Grandma's Pepper Slaw

5 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 1 hr 30 min

“This is my grandmother's recipe for sweet and sour cabbage slaw that couldn't be simpler to make! My family loves it as a side dish for grilled burgers and hot dogs, but it works equally well in winter time with roast pork, or beef.” - by CAHardbarger

Ingredients

1 medium head green cabbage, shredded
2 green bell peppers, diced
salt to taste
1 cup vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons celery seed

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Original recipe yields 2 quarts

Directions

Toss the cabbage and bell pepper together in a large bowl. Season the mixture liberally with salt; stir. Allow to sit 45 minutes; drain and return to the bowl.
Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil together in a saucepan. Immediately remove from heat and stir into the cabbage mixture. Add the celery seed; mix thoroughly. Chill completely before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (32 total)

Calories
47 cal
2%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Carbs
11.5 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Kim

Nov. 24, 2009

"This is the exact recipe I was searching for. My Great Grandmother made this and I alway buy it at the PA Dutch Farmer's market. It tasted just like it, thanks for posting...." See more"

NJSS2000

Jan. 26, 2012

"I love this recipe but make slightly different. I use 1 bell pepper and add 1 or 2 chopped white onions. I also add vegetable oil. This is a family favorite!..." See more"