Coleslaw typically contains cabbage, mixed with a salad dressing. Amish coleslaw, however, does not contain a creamy or mayonnaise-based dressing. The dressing has a sweet and tangy flavor that consists of spices, sugar, vinegar and oil. The mixture boils on the stovetop so that the sugar dissolves into the liquid. Once the dressing coats the cabbage, the coleslaw sits in the refrigerator so that the vegetables soak up the dressing and become infused with flavors.
Instructions
1. Combine 1 large head of shredded cabbage in a bowl, with a finely chopped green pepper and onion. Add 1 cup of white sugar to the and stir well.
2. Combine 1 cup of white vinegar, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 1 tsp. white sugar, 1 tsp. celery seed and 1 tsp. of salt and pepper into a saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil on the stovetop for 3 minutes and stir the mixture while it boils.
3. Remove the dressing from the stovetop. Allow it to cool completely to prevent the cabbage from wilting.
4. Pour the liquid dressing over the . Stir to saturate the vegetables.
5. Cover the bowl with a lid. Place the Amish coleslaw into the refrigerator for 24 hours and then serve. Keep the coleslaw covered when you are not serving it. Stir the mixture before each use to ensure consistent flavors.
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