Norwegian Coleslaw

Sweet and tangy. I found this on a magazine clipping in my grandma's recipe box. I know she used to freeze it, although I haven't tried that yet. The long cook time is the marinating.

• Ready In: 26 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 12-16

Ingredients

• 1  medium head of cabbage
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup white vinegar
• 1  teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1  teaspoon celery seed
• 2  cups celery, chopped
• 1  small green pepper, chopped
• 1  small  sweet red pepper, chopped
• 2  carrots, shredded

Directions

1. Shred cabbage and toss with salt.
2. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan heat the sugar, vinegar, and seeds, simmering 10 minutes.
4. Cool completely.
5. Add to the cabbage along with the remaining vegetables.
6. Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving (longer is better).
7. Keeps 4-6 weeks in the refrigerator.