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German Coleslaw

By: Joyce Brown  
"This recipe has been handed down through generations of German families in northern Idaho. Everyone around here makes it. It's good served either warm or cold."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 14 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cabbage, finely shredded
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cabbage and onions. In a saucepan, mix sugar, vinegar, celery seed and salt; bring to a boil. Add oil; return to boiling and cook until sugar dissolves. Pour over cabbage; toss gently. Chill.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2007 by luckyme 
This is just like the recipe my gramma makes for me. But like she, and others on this site... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Anne D 
Very pleasant flavor and a no-fuss preparation, so this earns a 5-star. I followed the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2007 by 2boysmama 
I made this last night using red cabbage.I had cider vinegar on hand and it was great.I halfed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by MCSTRADER 
This is delicious! I cut way back on the oil--I used just 1/4 cup, as other reviewers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2007 by JScrappy 
This recipe has excellent flavor and is a great alternative to coleslaws with lots of mayo.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2007 by redtide98 
I wouldn't suggest dropping the sugar or vinegar but yet the oil, seems a bit much for this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by CATHERINEF23 
Excellent recipe! I added shaved fennel & red bell pepper slivers; & reduced the oil to 1/3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by dnej 
I love this type of coleslaw. A good substitude for my friends russ's--he passed away and took... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2009 by PigmyPuff78 
This recipe makes a great coleslaw. I found it a little on the sweet side, and like others... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by PGHJen 
Nice flavor, love the celery seed. I'd recommend thoroughly draining after pouring the liquid... MORE

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