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Max's Sour Coleslaw

Tangy and palate-waking—best with fatty meats like sausage or as a sandwich topper.

Max's sour coleslaw

Max's Sour Coleslaw

A Wise family recipe updated for today's ingredients. This coleslaw is sour. It will wake up a palate and is best served with fatty meats like sausage or as a sandwich topper. Think of it like sauerkraut, but not quite as sharp.

Time
  • Prep: about 15 minutes
  • Cook: about 5 minutes (boil dressing)
  • Chill: overnight

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: about ½ cup · 1 of about 8 servings

  • Calories ~160
  • Protein 1 g
  • Fat 13 g
  • Carbohydrates 14 g
  • Fiber 1 g
  • Sodium ~520 mg

All nutrition facts are AI generated and approximate.

Ingredients

Dressing

Directions

  1. Add coleslaw mix, peppers, and onions to a large heat-safe bowl.
  2. In a small sauce pot over medium heat, bring dressing ingredients to a boil.
  3. Ensure the sugar has dissolved.
  4. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and let cool, but do not stir.
  5. After cooled, mix the salad and refrigerate overnight.