Nine Day Slaw
📜 Collection: Unknown Three Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sides A crisp, classic refrigerator slaw tossed with celery, onion, peppers, and a boiled sweet-and-sour dressing. Designed to be made ahead, this tangy salad improves over time and stays fresh for up to nine days.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 5 mins | 24 hours (Chilling) | 8–10 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- 2-quart saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Chef’s knife
Ingredients
Vegetable Base
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Medium | Head Cabbage | coarsely shredded (do not use processor or grater) |
| 4 Stalks | Celery | diced |
| 1 | Onion | diced |
| 1 | Green Bell Pepper | chopped |
| 1 Jar (4 Ounce) | Chopped Pimento | drained |
Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Sugar | divided |
| 1 Cup | Vegetable Oil | or salad oil |
| 1 Cup | Vinegar | white or apple cider |
| 2 Tablespoons | Salt | granulated |
| 1 Tablespoon | Dry Mustard | ground |
| 1 Tablespoon | Celery Seed | whole |
Instructions
Step 1: Toss the Vegetables
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 medium head coarsely shredded cabbage, 4 stalks diced celery, 1 diced onion, 1 chopped green bell pepper, 1 jar (4 ounce) drained pimento, and 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons sugar (reserving 2 tablespoons sugar for the dressing). Toss thoroughly to distribute.
Step 2: Cook the Dressing
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the 1 cup oil, 1 cup vinegar, 2 tablespoons salt, the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, and 1 tablespoon celery seed.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved and fragrant.
Step 3: Combine and Marinate
- Pour the hot dressing mixture evenly over the prepared vegetable mixture and mix thoroughly until well coated.
- Allow the slaw to cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This slaw gets better every day and keeps crisp and fresh in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 9 days.
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