Firecracker Coleslaw Recipe

Name: Firecracker Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups green cabbage, shredded; 2 cups red cabbage, shredded; 1 teaspoons salt; 2 large carrots, grated; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 1 large green bell pepper, diced; 1 large orange bell pepper, diced; 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 2 teaspoons celery seeds

Servings: persons

4 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 teaspoons salt
2 large carrots, grated
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large orange bell pepper, diced
1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons celery seeds

1
In a heavy saucepan, toss the green and red cabbage together with salt. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain off any water that accumulates. Return cabbage to saucepan and toss in the carrots and bell peppers.
2
In a large shaker bottle, combine the remaining ingredients and shake until well blended. Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring slowly to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute, and cool to room temperature. When slaw is completely cooled, place in an airtight container and freeze at least 24 hours.
3
To serve, thaw in the refrigerator for several hours.
4
Great with Cracked Whole Crabs or Pulled Barbecue!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups green cabbage, shredded, 2 cups red cabbage, shredded, 1 teaspoons salt, 2 large carrots, grated, and more.

Yes, Firecracker Coleslaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Firecracker Coleslaw

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