Description
Pennsylvania Dutch Pepper Cabbage is a sweet and tangy slaw made with shredded cabbage, bell peppers, and a flavorful cider vinegar dressing. This traditional side dish is a perfect accompaniment to pork, pot roast, or as a refreshing picnic salad.
Ingredients
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Cabbage Mixture:
- 1 small head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), finely shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cabbage Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, red and green bell peppers, and onion. Toss to mix evenly.
- Dressing: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, celery seed, salt, and black pepper. Simmer over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly.
- Combine: Pour warm dressing over cabbage mixture. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Toss before serving.
Notes
- This slaw is a staple in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine, great for picnics and potlucks.
- For best flavor, let the slaw chill overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook (with quick stovetop dressing)
- Cuisine: Pennsylvania Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
