Description
Enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors of Pennsylvania Dutch Pepper Cabbage with this easy recipe. This colorful slaw is perfect as a refreshing side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cabbage Mixture:
- 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), finely shredded
- 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
Dressing:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Combine shredded cabbage and chopped peppers in a large mixing bowl.
- Make Dressing: In a saucepan, mix sugar, vinegar, water, celery seed, salt, and mustard. Boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Combine: Pour hot liquid over veggies. Toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled as a side dish.
Notes
- Adjust sugar for a lighter version or use a sugar substitute.
- Stores well for up to a week and tastes better with time.
- Pairs well with barbecue, sandwiches, or roast meats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook / Marinating
- Cuisine: Pennsylvania Dutch, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
