5 from 39 votes
Coleslaw that Keeps
Coleslaw that Keeps is a preserved-style coleslaw made from shredded cabbage, bell pepper, and onions tossed in a tangy dressing made from heated vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard powder, salt, and celery seed. The preparation involves boiling the dressing ingredients before cooling and combining with the vegetables. This method produces a slaw that maintains freshness and crunch over time, ideal for preparing ahead or storing for extended use.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
406 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cabbage shredded
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper or green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 3/4 cup sugar
Cole Slaw Dressing
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup salad oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
Instructions
- Shred or chop cabbage, onions, and peppers. Sprinkle sugar on top.
- Combine dressing ingredients and bring to boil. Allow the dressing to cool to room temperature then toss the dressing with the cabbage mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Slaw will keep for weeks without losing its freshness.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
417mg
(17%)
Potassium
317mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
67.3mg
(75%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 67.3mg | 75% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.