Best 8 Sweet And Sour Cabbage Slaw Recipes

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**Sweet and Sour Cabbage Slaw: A Refreshing and Versatile Side Dish**

With its vibrant colors, crisp texture, and tangy-sweet flavor, sweet and sour cabbage slaw is a refreshing and versatile side dish that complements a wide range of main courses. Originating from the humble kitchens of Southern United States, this classic slaw has become a beloved staple at picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. Our collection of sweet and sour cabbage slaw recipes offers a delightful array of variations, each with its unique twist on this timeless dish. From the classic Southern-style slaw, bursting with the flavors of vinegar, sugar, and mustard, to the Asian-inspired slaw with its zesty dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a creamy, mayonnaise-based dressing or a tangy, vinegar-based one, our selection has something for everyone. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes make it easy to create a delicious and refreshing sweet and sour cabbage slaw that will be the star of your next gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND-SOUR COLESLAW



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With a vinegar and sugar base, this tart but refreshing coleslaw is perfect for summer and packed with veggies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 medium head green cabbage, finely shredded (4 cups)
1 large carrot, finely shredded (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
4 medium green onions, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar, white vinegar or cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In large glass or plastic bowl, place cabbage, carrot, bell pepper and onions. In tightly covered container, shake remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables; stir.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours, stirring several times, until chilled and flavors are blended. Stir before serving; serve with slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET AND SOUR COLESLAW



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The fresh flavor and crunchy texture of garden vegetables star in this tart colorful coleslaw. Lightly dressed with vinegar and oil, it's a refreshing summer salad. My mom fixed it often when I was growing up...and it continues to be requested often. - Pat Cole Polebridge, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups shredded cabbage
4 medium carrots, shredded
4 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, celery, green pepper and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper and paprika; shake well. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 385mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE SLAW



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Five ingredients and two steps is all you need to make sweet and sour cabbage slaw - a perfect side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons peach or apricot spreadable fruit
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
1 medium carrot, shredded (2/3 cup)
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix honey, spreadable fruit and vinegar.
  • Add remaining ingredients; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET AND SOUR SLAW



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This is a great recipe from my mother, who is German, for a vinegar based marinated slaw using no oil.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 4h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup white sugar
½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup cold water
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon mustard seed
½ teaspoon celery seed
8 cups shredded cabbage
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped pimento pepper

Steps:

  • In a jar with lid, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, salt, mustard seed and celery seed. Cover tightly and shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved. Chill dressing for several hours or overnight.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, celery, green peppers, pimento and dressing until evenly coated. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 414.3 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

CONFETTI SWEET & SOUR CABBAGE SLAW



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A version of this recipe was found in a Southern cookbook from Louisiana called "BIG MAMA'S OLD BLACK POT, and was recommended to me by my sister a few years ago. I have used quite a few recipes from it since then. I added my own spin to the recipe, and when I finished adding ingredients, my first thought was that it looked like...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb cabbage shredded,(i use 1/2 sml head plus 1 pound bag slaw)
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 medium red onion chopped
2/3 c cooking oil
1 1/4 c white distilled vinegar
1 c sugar ( i will use about 1/2 to 3/4 cup next time)

Steps:

  • 1. Shred cabbage if not already shredded and add to a large bowl.
  • 2. Chop Red bell peppers & add to bowl, toss to mix.
  • 3. Chop Green Onions and Green Bell Peppers, add to bowl, & toss together with slaw.
  • 4. Chop and add the red onions tossing together after adding. I prefer to use long metal tongs.
  • 5. Add oil, sugar, & vinegar to a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, all the while whisking with wire whisk to dissolve sugar. Then boil an additional 2 minutes all the while stirring, then remove from heat.
  • 6. Gradually and carefully pour hot mixture over the cabbage, and toss to coat, turning with tongs as you go to assure all is mixed together. Refrigerate until slaw is completely cooled for better flavor.
  • 7. This is the book of the original recipe "BIG MAMA'S OLD BLACK POT BY Ethel Rayson Dixon.
  • 8. Add slaw to a large bowl, garnish as desired, and serve. This was excellent with MyLemon Pepper Panko Salmon Croquette Patties and Cajun Seafood Aioli Sauce. You may like it too, so give it a try.

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Red cabbage side dish that is sooo addictive.

Provided by LAURA NASON

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head red cabbage, shredded
1 quart water
salt to taste
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
½ cup vinegar
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Place cabbage in a medium saucepan with water and salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in brown sugar and caraway seeds. Cook 12 minutes, or until cabbage is tender; drain.
  • In a medium bowl, toss cabbage with vinegar and butter until thoroughly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 153.4 mg, Sugar 34.7 g

CHRIS'S SWEET-AND-SOUR SLAW WITH APPLE AND FENNEL



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Chris Kimball, author of "The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook," prepares this refreshing and delicious coleslaw to accompany his crispy, crunchy fried chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound (about half a medium head) green cabbage, finely shredded
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon leaves
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium head fennel, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Toss cabbage and 1 teaspoon salt in a colander or large mesh strainer set over a medium bowl. Let stand until cabbage wilts, 1 to 4 hours. Rinse cabbage under cold running water (or in large bowl of ice water if serving slaw immediately). Press, but do not squeeze, to drain; pat dry with paper towels. (Cabbage can be stored in a resealable plastic bag and refrigerated overnight.)
  • Stir together onion, honey, vinegar, oil, mustard, and tarragon in a medium bowl; set dressing aside. Immediately toss cabbage, apple, and fennel in dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE



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"I HELPED MOTHER shred the cabbage and cut up the apples for this recipe. The touch of tartness is wonderful with the sauerbraten. This is one part of the meal that is even tastier if it can be made ahead."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 cups shredded red cabbage
2 apples, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine drippings or oil, brown sugar, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally. Add cabbage; cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add apples, cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes more or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose a firm head of cabbage for the best slaw.
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage so that it cooks evenly.
  • Rinse the cabbage thoroughly after slicing to remove any excess dirt or debris.
  • To make the sweet and sour sauce, whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the hot sauce over the cabbage and toss to coat.
  • Chill the slaw for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the slaw as a side dish or on top of grilled meats or fish.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour cabbage slaw is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors, this slaw is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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