Coleslaw (Carter Family Favorites)
2 ea Green cabbage heads,fresh* 2 ea Apples,crisp,peeled/cored 6 ea Crisp celery stalks 6 ea Carrots,scraped/washed 1 T Celery seed 1 t Salt 1 pt Mayonnaise * - don't bother if the...
Ingredients
- 2ea green cabbage heads,fresh*
- 2ea apples,crisp,peeled/cored
- 6ea crisp celery stalks
- 6ea carrots,scraped/washed
- 1tsp celery seed
- 1tsp salt
- 1pt mayonnaise
Directions
- 1
2 ea Green cabbage heads,fresh* 2 ea Apples,crisp,peeled/cored 6 ea Crisp celery stalks 6 ea Carrots,scraped/washed 1 T Celery seed 1 t Salt
- 2
Cut the cabbage in quarters, place in a large bowl of well-salted cold water, and let stand for at least 1 hour
- 3
This is to make sure any possible "critters" emerge - nothing spoils good slaw like a many-footed friend
- 4
Once soaked, drain and place the cabbage on a large chopping board and chop away like mad
- 5
The cabbage must be very finely shredded
- 6
Dump into a big bowl and shred the apples, celery, and carrots
- 7
Add to cabbage, stir in celery seed, salt, and mayonnaise, and blend well
- 8
Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to mellow