This cooked cabbage salad is a nice alternative to the creamy coleslaw recipes that abound in the summer. Perfect for your next German Oktoberfest celebration!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Refrigerate4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: German
Keyword: Octoberfest, Red Wine Vinegar, Slaw, Vinegar
To begin, gather all your ingredients so that you have them within easy reach.
Prepare the Ingredients
Using a food processor or a large knife and cutting board, finely shred 1 medium cabbage You should have approximately 9-10 cups.
Mince 1 cup sweet onion. If you are using a food processor for this job, go ahead and include all the onion juice in the recipe.
Place the shredded cabbage and minced onion in a large bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, mixing well. Set aside.
Make the Vinegar Sauce
Using a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1 teaspoons celery seed, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Whisk together until incorporated. Heat on medium high and bring to a rolling boil.
Pour the hot vinegar sauce over the prepared cabbage and onion mixture. Stir together until combined.
Transfer to a container. Cover and refrigerate for 4-8 hours before serving. This cabbage salad will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. Serves 8-10 people.