"Sweet Vinegar Coleslaw

By RoketJSquerl

It’s a super tasty alternative to a mayo-based coleslaw and it makes a refreshing side for the summer months. It goes perfect with bbq pork, especially Carolina-Style Pulled Pork and Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork.

Ingredients

• HALF RECIPE:
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoons celery seed
• 1 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 (16-ounce) bags shredded coleslaw mix
• FULL RECIPE:
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 (16-ounce) bags shredded coleslaw mix

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from spicysouthernkitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Combine sugar, oil, and vinegar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Stir to dissolve sugar.
Add celery seed, salt and pepper.
Add onion. Cook 1 minute. (Mixture should be gently simmering.)

Add bell pepper. Cook 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
Place cabbage mix in a large bowl. Pour hot sugar mixture over it. Stir to get it mixed in well. Let sit on counter until cabbage is wilted. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.