Freezer Slaw

Ingredients

  • 1 large head cabbage, shredded
  • 1green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 small small onion, finely chopped
  • 2carrots, shredded
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons celery seed
  • Directions

  • Step 1

    Combine cabbage, green bell pepper, onion, and carrots in a large bowl. Mix boiling water and salt together in a bowl and pour over cabbage mixture. Set aside for salt to draw out extra water from vegetables, about 1 hour. Drain well.

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  • Step 2

    Mix sugar, 1 cup water, cider vinegar, and celery seed in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove saucepan from heat and cool completely.

  • Step 3

    Pour cooled sugar-vinegar mixture over drained cabbage mixture in a large bowl and toss until slaw is well mixed. Spoon slaw into resealable plastic bags and freeze.

  • Editor's Note:

    The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the salted water. The actual amount of the salted water consumed will vary.

    Cook's Note:

    When ready to use, thaw in refrigerator, drain excess fluid, and add mayonnaise to suit your taste.

    I double this recipe. It is a little time consuming, so I want plenty stocked up!

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