Twenty-Four Hour Slaw Recipe

Name: Twenty-Four Hour Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium head cabbage, about 3 lbs; 2 medium onions, sliced thin; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 cup corn salad oil; ½ teaspoon Accent seasoning; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 cup wine vinegar or 1 cup cider vinegar

Servings: persons

1
Shred cabbage as for slaw.
2
Stir in the sugar.
3
Thin slice onions and separate into rings.
4
Place half of cabbage in bottom of flat baking dish.
5
Cover with onion rings.
6
Top with remaining cabbage.
7
Set aside.
8
To prepare the dressing, combine all ingredients except oil.
9
Bring to a rolling boil.
10
Stir in salad oil.
11
Bring to rolling boil again.
12
Pour slowly and evenly over the cabbage/onion layers.
13
DO NOT STIR.
14
Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
15
Slaw will be crisp and have no noticable onion flavor.

234

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium head cabbage, about 3 lbs, 2 medium onions, sliced thin, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon celery seed, and more.

Yes, Twenty-Four Hour Slaw 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Twenty-Four Hour Slaw

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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