So, I love good homemade Cole Slaw. Not to toot my own horn, but I think I got it down pretty well. The Cole Slaw mix you get in the store is such a rip off and tastes like poop. Cole Slaw is cheap and easy to make and you will never buy the mix again. Follow a few simple rules and yours may turn out as tasty as mine.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar- If you want the tastiest Cole Slaw, you need to use Apple Cider Vinegar, not white vinegar, not red wine vinegar, Apple Cider only. Got it? Good.
2. Celery Seed- If you think you make good Cole Slaw and you don't use celery seed you are mistaken. Celery seed is a must, it gives it a little crunch, great flavor, and simply makes it taste like Cole Slaw. Use it!
My recipe is pretty simple, course I never really measure, I just add enough until it tastes how I like it, but I will try to estimate for all you folks out there in the Blogosphere.
Makes about 4 Servings
1/2 Head of Green Cabbage
1/4-1/2 Head of Red Cabbage
1 Carrot (grated)
1/2 Cup of Mayo
1-2 tbls of Apple Cider Vinegar
1- tbls of Sugar
1/2 tsp of Celery Seed
Salt and Pepper to taste
Half the head of cabbage, then cut into very thin shreds and mix with your carrot. I like to mix my "sauce" all together before I add it to the veggies. If you don't like it as creamy, use less mayo, if you like it creamier, add more. It's your world, I'm just livin in it. When you're happy with the "sauce" toss with the veggies to combine. Best made a day ahead to let everything come together. Enjoy!
I, too, love coleslaw. I always omit the celery seed in recipes, however, because I'm too lazy to go to the store and buy it. After reading your post, I've decided to make a change in my life. I will buy celery seeds if you think they're so damn important. But, if celery seeds suck and taste like poop, then I will hunt you down.
ReplyDeleteI am not usually a cole slaw guy so I will have to try this to see if it is good.
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