Cole slaw comes primarily in two forms—with a creamy sweet-sour dressing in which the vinegar is somewhat underplayed, and with a sharper dressing in which no milk product is used and the vinegar flavor is predominant. Each cook’s balance of ingredients is her own. The interplay between sweet and sour varies from household to household and is only subtly sensed by an outsider to the community, but is known well by those within!
Cole Slaw
Cole slaw comes primarily in two forms—with a creamy sweet-sour dressing in which the vinegar is somewhat underplayed, and with a sharper dressing in which no milk product is used and the vinegar flavor is predominant. Each cook’s balance of ingredients is her own. The interplay between sweet and sour varies from household to household and is only subtly sensed by an outsider to the community, but is known well by those within!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cabbage shredded
Dressing 1
- ⅓ cup sweet or sour cream
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp. salt
Dressing 2
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vinegar
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. water
Instructions
Dressing 1
- Mix together dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Fold into shredded cabbage.
- Cool and serve.
- Makes 6 servings
Dressing 2
- Mix together until smooth.
- Fold into shredded cabbage.
- Cool and serve.
Notes & Wine Advice
Variation:
Shred one small carrot and chop ½ of a green pepper. Blend with cabbage to add flavor and color.