Freezer slaw is a great make-ahead slaw that stays crisp! This is my husband’s mom’s recipe that’s been in the family for years. I shred the cabbage and other vegetables in the food processor.
Prep Time::20 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 1 hr 25 mins
Servings::16
Ingredients
1 large head cabbage, shredded
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small small onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, 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
Combine cabbage, green bell pepper, onion, and carrots in a large bowl. Mix boiling water and salt together in a separate bowl and pour over cabbage mixture; set aside for salt to draw out extra water from vegetables, about 1 hour. Drain well.
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 the saucepan from the heat and cool completely.
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; squeeze out excess air, seal the bag, and freeze.
To Use:
When ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator, drain any excess liquid, and mix in mayonnaise to suit your taste.
From the Editor
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt, as well as the sugar and vinegar mixture. The actual amount consumed will vary.