Marinated Cole Slaw – The Nation Cook dinner

Mayonnaise free and stuffed with taste, this Marinated Cole Slaw is tangy, candy and crunchy and is ideal to make for any BBQ or picnic. The flavors go nice with pulled pork, burgers, scorching canines and grilled rooster!

‘NO MAYONNAISE NEEDED’ COLE SLAW

Marinated Cole Slaw (typically referred to as vinegar slaw) is a extremely easy facet dish (or topping) however you get quite a lot of bang in your buck! They appear like such primary components that it makes you surprise the way it can style SO good. Properly, it’s all in regards to the marinading. After you mix all of the components, it has to hang around within the fridge for at least 24 hours. No dishonest! And no tasting both till it’s prepared! As a result of it doesn’t have mayonnaise included, it’s excellent for picnics or potlucks since you aren’t going to fret about it sitting out too lengthy. Now, let’s dig in!

A bowl of homemade Marinated Cole Slaw.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  

What makes this cole slaw completely different?

This cole slaw is completely different than common cole slaw as a result of it doesn’t have mayonnaise in it so it’s good for taking to potlucks and events the place it might sit out for just a little bit. Nonetheless, it nonetheless (for my part) tastes higher when it’s chilly however that’s private desire. Additionally, the marination makes it completely different out of your conventional cole slaw recipes.

What sort of taste does this Marinated Cole Slaw have?

It’s completely different than your conventional slaw. It’s barely candy, tangy, with onion and garlic flavors all through, however not overpowering in any respect.

How lengthy does this slaw have to marinate?

The vinegar slaw pictured marinated for 48 hours. It actually does get higher with time. It does have to marinade for no less than 24 hours although. The 24 hours actually is required to let all of the flavors meld and the juices launch. I can’t stress that sufficient! However the good half about that is you can also make it forward of time and it’s prepared for you if you find yourself prepared in your BBQ.

Do I’ve to make use of the garlic cloves?

I take advantage of them as a result of they provide such a fantastic taste. First, I rigorously crush the garlic simply so it splits open barely in just a few completely different locations after which add them into the cole slaw. This provides you that garlic taste with out it being too overpowering. However don’t neglect to take out the cloves earlier than serving! You may also skip this step and add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the liquid combination as a substitute for those who don’t wish to use the cloves. However for those who’ve adopted me for any period of time, you know the way I really feel about contemporary garlic. I’m all about these brief cuts however there may be simply one thing about contemporary garlic that offers meals a lot taste!

Can I make this forward of time?

Sure! The sooner the higher. This will last as long as per week within the fridge!

Do I’ve to make use of premade slaw combine?

No, if you wish to make your individual combine, you’ll be able to. You may shred the cabbage your self. You ‘ll want roughly 2 kilos. To stop colour bleeding (for those who aren’t a fan of the pinker colour), attempt utilizing shredded white cabbage as a substitute of the tri-color cole slaw combine that has purple cabbage in it. You may also go for white onion over purple to keep away from any colour switch. If you happen to favor, you can too add just a few handfuls of matchstick carrots as an alternative to the carrots within the prep-packaged cole slaw combine.

Can I make this spicy?

Completely! For a kick of spice, attempt including some sliced chili peppers to the combination or some purple pepper chili flakes.

How do I retailer leftover marinated cole slaw?

Marinated Cole Slaw must be lined and must be saved within the fridge. It’ll preserve for as much as per week. You may freeze for as much as 3 months.

A white bowl of Marinated Cole Slaw.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)

  • cole slaw combine – you’ll be able to shred the cabbage by hand for those who favor. See my FAQ (incessantly requested questions above) for extra element on that.
  • purple onion – a small thinly sliced shallot would additionally work very properly right here too.
  • garlic cloves – I actually love contemporary garlic cloves right here. It doesn’t overwhelm the opposite flavors of the cole slaw as a result of we simply smash them gently and allow them to marinate within the coleslaw then pull them out later. Garlic powder will be substituted. See my FAQ above for extra element.
  • white vinegar – you should use apple cider vinegar too for those who favor.
  • granulated sugar – marinated cole slaw is meant to be a mixture of candy and tangy. I’ve not tried this with a sugar substitute.
  • kosher salt, black pepper, celery seed – there may be not a ton of seasoning in marinated cole slaw. If you need some spice, you can add some purple pepper flakes.
Cole slaw mix, red onion, garlic, white vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, kosher salt, celery seed and black pepper.

HOW TO MAKE MARINATED COLE SLAW

Place the cole slaw combine, purple onion, and garlic into a big bowl and put aside. In a small sauce pot, add the vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, celery seed, and pepper. Stir to mix. Place over medium warmth, whisking always, till it involves a simmer and the sugar has dissolved. Instantly pour the liquid over the slaw components and stir effectively so it’s coated within the liquid.

a collage of two photos: A small saucepan with vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, celery seed, and pepper; vinegar mixture being poured on the slaw ingredients.

Cowl and place within the fridge for no less than 24 hours or as much as 48 hours when you’ve got the time; stir a couple of times a day so it’s evenly coated within the sauce.

collage of two photos: vinegar coated mixed slaw in a bowl; marinated cole slaw after it has been sitting in the refrigerator for 48 hours.

Earlier than serving, take out the garlic cloves and discard; take pleasure in instantly.

Looking down on a marinated cole slaw in a white glass bowl.

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A large bowl of marinated cole slaw.

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  • Place the cole slaw combine, purple onion, and garlic into a big bowl and put aside.

  • In a small sauce pot, add the vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, celery seed, and pepper. Stir to mix. Place over medium warmth, whisking always, till it involves a simmer and the sugar has dissolved.

  • Instantly pour the liquid over the slaw components and stir effectively so it’s coated within the liquid.

  • Cowl and place within the fridge for no less than 24 hours or as much as 48 hours when you’ve got the time; stir a couple of times a day so it’s evenly coated within the sauce.

  • Earlier than serving, take out the garlic cloves and discard; take pleasure in instantly.

  • Please check with my FAQ’s (Incessantly Requested Questions) and ingredient listing above for different substitutions or for the solutions to the most typical questions.
  • The slaw pictured was marinated for 48 hours.
  • I very gently crush the garlic simply so it splits open barely in just a few locations after which pop them into the cole slaw, this fashion you’re going to get that garlic taste with out it being overwhelming. Don’t forget to take out the cloves earlier than serving. You may also skip this step and add 1 teaspoon garlic powder to the liquid combination.
  • It would seem to be there may be not sufficient dressing at first, however because it sits the cabbage releases it’s juice together with the dressing we add so it’s loads!
  • It actually wants AT LEAST 24 hours to take a seat within the fridge for all these flavors to develop.
  • This can last as long as 1 week within the fridge. It can be frozen for as much as 3 months.

Energy: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fats: 7g | Saturated Fats: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fats: 4g | Monounsaturated Fats: 2g | Trans Fats: 0.05g | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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