Her receipe, the classic, is wonderful, and so nice for a family picnic. She got it from her friend, Judy, who probably got it from a friend, who got it from a friend... Passed down and tried and true. Mine is a kicked-up knock your socks off version - not too kid friendly. So, I have included both recipes. Both a perfect, inexpensive, pot luck dish.
I used the slaw on bbq pork sliders on Hawaiian rolls.
Thanks to Kraft for the picture. I will say that mine looked better, but they went so quickly and we were having so much fun, I forgot to take a picture!
Aunt Jane's Cole Slaw
One head of cabbage shredded or chopped
1 green pepper finely chopped
1 jar of chopped pimiento (this is only for color so small or medium size will do)
1 cup sugar (I use about ¾ cup)
¾ cup oil
1 cup vinegar (cider)
1 tsp dry mustard
1tsp celery seed.
Mix together sugar, oil, vinegar, mustard and celery seed. Add to mixture of cabbage, pimento and pepper. Let it rest for a few hours - it tastes great right away, but melds together over time. You can make it a day in advance, and it will be wonderful!
Kicked-up cole slaw
One head of cabbage shredded or chopped
1/2 jar of spicy hot giardinera - an italian veggie condiment (including oil) - you can get it at World Market and at nice markets.
1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon hot dijon mustard (European style if you can find it)
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
Separate the vegetables and oil from the giardinara. Chop veggies and add them to the cabbage. You can add a few jalapenos if you like.
Add the oil (should be about 1/2 cup) to the sugar, vinegar mustard and cumin seeds. Whisk together. Add together and voila - it is so so good!! Same thing applies as above, you may want to leave it overnight for maximum yumminess!
