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Homemade Freezer Coleslaw Recipe: Make-Ahead Southern Slaw That Keeps 6 Months photo

Freezer Coleslaw Recipe: Make-Ahead Southern Slaw That Keeps 6 Months

Make-ahead Southern-style coleslaw that can be frozen for up to 6 months. Dress cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper with a sweet vinegar dressing, then pack and freeze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 25 servings
Course: Side
Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 poundsshredded cabbage
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 cupshredded carrot
  • 1 green bell pepperfinely chopped
  • 1 cupvinegar
  • 1/4 cupwater
  • 2 cupssugar
  • 1 teaspooncelery seed

Equipment

  • Equipment
  • Food Vacuum Sealer
  • vegetable shredder
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine 2 pounds shredded cabbage and 1 teaspoon salt; toss to distribute the salt evenly. Let stand 1 hour to draw out moisture.
  2. While the cabbage is standing, make the dressing: in a small saucepan combine 1 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 2 cups sugar, and 1 teaspoon celery seed. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 1 minute, stirring so the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let the dressing cool until lukewarm.
  3. After 1 hour, drain the cabbage in a colander and squeeze out as much liquid as possible—use clean hands, a kitchen towel, or cheesecloth to press until mostly dry.
  4. Return the drained cabbage to a bowl and add 1/2 cup shredded carrot and 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped. Toss to combine.
  5. Pour the lukewarm dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Pack the slaw into airtight freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, leaving a little headspace for expansion. Seal, label with the date, and freeze.

Notes

6. Pack the slaw into airtight freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, leaving a little headspace for expansion. Seal, label with the date, and freeze.