Mom's Famous Southern Cole Slaw Recipe
This Southern Cole Slaw may be a little different from what you are use to. But it is sooooo good. The secret is in chopping the cabbage very small.Ingredients
1 large head of cabbage chopped very fine (about 1 inch).
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons salt
1/4 tablespoon black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1. Mix cabbage, bell peppers and onion, in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
3. Pour hot vinegar/sugar mix over cabbage mix.
4. Stir in black pepper, mayonnaise, celery seed, dill weed and olive oil. Mix well.
5. Adjust ingredients to taste. If too sweet, add vinegar. If too much vinegar, add sugar and oil. If bland, add salt.
6. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. Pour off excess liquid before serving.
Note: The longer it sits, the better it taste (up to about 3 days). This cole slaw will be very moist. Additional liquid will form in the bottom of the bowl as it sits. Remember, just get rid of the excess, not all the liquid.
Serves: As my mom says...a lot! (Easily, 6 people)