Easy coleslaw

[Yooper]

I like coleslaw- not the mayo kind, but the vinegar and oil kind. I've made this recipe a couple of times now, and just love it!

2 bags shredded "coleslaw" from the store.
(It's mostly cabbage with a few carrots)
1/4 vidalia onion, minced

Mix gently in a bowl.

Pour 1 cup sugar over. Do not stir!

Bring to a boil:
1 cup vinegar (try different kinds- I like cider vinegar best)
3/4 cup oil
1 tsp salt
1 TBSP dry mustard
1 TBSP celery seed

Cool, and pour over coleslaw and sugar. Do NOT stir!!!!! Put in fridge overnight. Next day, stir and serve. You may have more liquid than you prefer- you can simply use a slotted spoon to serve, or drain off some of the excess liquid.

 

[avaserfi]

Sounds pretty good! My recipe is mayo based and I typically try to make my own which makes a large difference.

¼ cup Mayo
1.5 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
Celery salt (or celery seed), to taste

I mix it with freshly sliced cabbage, carrot, red onion and whatever else sounds good.

 

[bobjohnson77]

Wow that looks good yoop! :rockin: I like to make mine with Jicama it add a nice sweetness and crunch. Some times I make them with ceasar dressing but never mayo...

 

[SavageSteve]

Looks good-- will have to try it. What does not stirring it do or prevent?

-Steve

 

[Yooper]

Looks good-- will have to try it. What does not stirring it do or prevent?

-Steve

I think that putting the sugar on, and then pouring the vinegar/oil over incorporates into the cabbage without "thickening" the dressing, if you know what I mean. If you mix the sugar into the mixture, the dressing will get thick. The cabbage comes out nice and crisp, not soggy, and gives the "right" texture.

 

[Rick500]

That recipe sounds good...I'll have to try it.

I like to put a little mandarin orange in my coleslaw. Try it if you haven't, it's pretty good.

 

[david_42]

Very similar to my favorite recipe, except I dissolve the sugar in the vinegar mixture and generally use red onions.

Which reminds me, I probably have some left over in the back of the fridge that needs to go on the compost heap. It's been a month.

 

[hamiltont]

I like coleslaw- not the mayo kind, but the vinegar and oil kind. I've made this recipe a couple of times now, and just love it!

2 bags shredded "coleslaw" from the store.
(It's mostly cabbage with a few carrots)
1/4 vidalia onion, minced

Mix gently in a bowl.

Pour 1 cup sugar over. Do not stir!

Bring to a boil:
1 cup vinegar (try different kinds- I like cider vinegar best)
3/4 cup oil
1 tsp salt
1 TBSP dry mustard
1 TBSP celery seed

Cool, and pour over coleslaw and sugar. Do NOT stir!!!!! Put in fridge overnight. Next day, stir and serve. You may have more liquid than you prefer- you can simply use a slotted spoon to serve, or drain off some of the excess liquid.

Looks very tasty. Do you use Olive Oil?

 

[weirdboy]

Looks like a Carolina-style slaw recipe. I recommend eating it with Lexington-style pulled pork BBQ.

 

[remilard]

Looks like a Carolina-style slaw recipe. I recommend eating it with Lexington-style pulled pork BBQ.

Yup, yup.

I like chili pepper in mine as well (although I shred the cabbage in the food processor so I can throw whatever in with about zero marginal effort).

A couple of observations:

I like half cider and half white vinegar. All cider vinegar can be a bit much for some people.

I've tried it with and without oil and I don't care for the oil but most people like it better with oil.

It actually comes out pretty well with splenda instead of sugar, but I always use sugar unless just me and the wife are eating it.

I've never heard of this no stirring thing, but I'll try it next time.

 

[Yooper]

Looks very tasty. Do you use Olive Oil?

I do, but have used canola oil too.

Last night, I used 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 red wine vinegar and all canola oil. It's good, but I think I like a mix I did last time- 1/2 white wine vinegar, 1/2 cider vinegar and split up the oil with some olive oil and canola oil.

Now, I HAVE to use a chili pepper in this. Maybe two! Thanks for the ideas.

 

[EdWort]

Here's mine.

Bag chopped cabbage (slaw)
1/2 chopped red onion
1 chopped bell pepper
Take a 1/2 liter water bottle and drink the water. Add to the bottle.
1 cup light olive oil and 1 cup red wine vinegar. Put cap on and shake well.
Pour oil & vinegar on veggies and mix well.

Add sugar and some brisket rub to taste.

 

[bob1852]

Take a 1/2 liter water bottle and drink the water.

I'm assuming a 1/2 litre bottle of beer would work also?

 

[RayInUT]

There is a KFC clone recipe on recipezar.com that is JUST LIKE the Colonials! It's the one I alway make. Who doesn't like KFC coleslaw? It's one of the only things I even like on their menu.

 

[Ceedubya]

Yum, I love slaw

I make a waldorf salad slaw with cabbage, sour cream, mayo, sugar, and cider vinegar. I get requests from friends for it all the time.

 

[EdWort]

I'm assuming a 1/2 litre bottle of beer would work also?

Only if it is a plop top. You need a screw on cap to close the bottle and shake it so the oil & vinegar mix nicely.

 

[Homercidal]

There is a KFC clone recipe on recipezar.com that is JUST LIKE the Colonials! It's the one I alway make. Who doesn't like KFC coleslaw? It's one of the only things I even like on their menu.

I'm not big on Cole Slaw, but my wife loves it! She loves the Colonel's recipe the best I think. Thanks for the link. I'll fix some up and surprise her.

 

[Ryan]

Man some of these recipes look really good. Coleslaw is one thing that I struggle with. I am looking forward to trying some of these recipes, esp. on some pulled pork sandwiches.

 

[Rick500]

If anyone is within driving distance of a Buckhead Mountain Grill, they have some awesome bleu cheese coleslaw. It's awesome on a buffalo chicken sandwich.

Edit: Oh, looks like it's a Louisville chain. I thought they were bigger.
Anyway, if someone can come up with a creamy bleu cheese slaw recipe, I'd love to try it out.
Buckhead's version is slightly sweet, creamy, with a good bit of chunky bleu cheese in it.

Edit again: Aha! I found one. Looks pretty good too:

INGREDIENTS
1 (16 ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
Toss together the coleslaw mix and onion in a bowl. In a saucepan, mix the vinegar, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. When sugar has dissolved, pour over the slaw mix and onion. Toss to coat, and let stand 15 minutes.
Drain the slaw mix in a colander, and return to the bowl. Toss with mayonnaise, sour cream, and blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.