Vernell's Slaw: A Family Recipe

Name: Vernell's Slaw: A Family Recipe
Total time: 3 hrs 23 mins
Ingredients: 1 large head cabbage, cored and shredded; 0.75 cup white sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup white vinegar; 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon celery seed; ground black pepper to taste

Enjoy Vernell's Slaw, a classic sweet and sour cabbage recipe that has been a family favorite for years. This simple slaw recipe is perfect for BBQs and keeps well in the fridge. Make it ahead of time for maximum flavor!

Total time3 hrs 23 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time3 mins
Yield12 servings, 12

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Ingredients

1 large head cabbage, cored and shredded
0.75 cup white sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the shredded cabbage in a large glass baking dish. Avoid using metal or plastic containers. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of white sugar and the salt.
In a separate microwave-safe bowl, mix the remaining sugar, oil, vinegar, mustard, celery seed, and pepper. Stir well to dissolve the sugar, then microwave until boiling, approximately 3 minutes. Carefully pour the hot mixture over the cabbage. Toss gently with a wooden or plastic utensil to ensure the cabbage is evenly coated.
Allow the slaw to sit at room temperature for several hours, stirring occasionally. Then, cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving and use a slotted spoon to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 237 kcal
Fat Content: 18 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 16 g
Sodium Content: 227 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Carbohydrate Content: 19 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g