Granny's Italian Slaw

Submitted by vverkin925

"I have no idea why Granny called this "Italian" but that's what the recipe says. Her notes on the card say "Will keep 10 days or longer. The older it gets the better. I always leave over night before eating." Splenda can easily be substituted for the sugar."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 head cabbage, shredded
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced thinly and separated into rings
• 7⁄8 cup sugar
• 1 cup vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3⁄4 cup salad oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon celery seed

directions

1. In large bowl alternate layers of shredded cabbage and onion.
2. Top with 7/8 cup sugar.
3. In medium sauce pan bring all remaining ingredients just to boil, stirring.
4. Remove from heat and while still hot pour over cabbage and onions.
5. Cover and let stand for 4-6 hours before serving.

Reviews

[pkkitty]

I've made this before and it is the best. The ingredients in this recipe listed 1 cup of sugar but in the method it lists 7/8 cup of sugar with 7/8 cup being correct. After sprinkling on the sugar and pouring the hot liquid over the slaw you should NOT stir until ready to serve.

 

[Acerast]

This is a delicious salad. I especially like that it can be made ahead and that it can last a long time (it did not last long at my house). I only used 3/4 cup of sugar to suit our tastes. I will definately make this again. This will be something easy to go with grilled food in the summer and will bring some crunch into our winter meals as well. Thanks for sharing Granny's recipe - it's a keeper.