This is my favorite vinegar-based cole slaw is great at a summer picnic or BBQ, though it’s also good on tacos, both fish and pork. Bonus, it can be stored in the fridge for at least a week. Any green cabbage will work in this recipe, although when available, I like to use Napa Cabbage. This recipe is easily halved and quartered.
Yield: 30 servings
Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 heads of cabbage, chopped
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup + 2 T sugar
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
Directions
- Place chopped cabbage, green pepper and onion in non-reactive jar or large bowl. Add 1/2 c sugar.
- In a saucepan bring remaining 2 T sugar, vinegar, oil, salt and celery seed to a boil. Pour oven cabbage. Mix thoroughly.
Adapted from the Joe Huber Family Farm cookbook, “A Collection of Family Recipes and Traditions”, reprinted in the Courier Journal.

Manouri, Eggplant, and Orzo Salad
Iceberg Wedge Salad
Zucchini and Fennel Salad with Pecorino and Mint
Spring Greens with Roasted Beets and Blood Oranges
Pink Grapefruit and Radicchio Salad With Dates and Pistachios
Best Mac and Cheese
Risotto with Sugar Snap Peas and Prosciutto
Cauliflower with Almonds Capers and Raisins