Sweet Vinegar Coleslaw

My mom’s Sweet Vinegar Coleslaw is hand-down, no-contest, best ever coleslaw in the world. Every time she made it or brought it to a picnic or potluck, it was always the first to go. It’s light, refreshing, sweet and tangy and perfect for a pulled pork sandwich.

A crowd favorite, you’ll be asked for this recipe over and over again. No mayo is in the dressing so it’s great as an outdoor BBQ side!

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You will need:

1 (14 oz.) bag tri-color coleslaw

about ½  green pepper, diced

½ red onion diced

½ cup granulated sugar

Dressing:

½ cup white vinegar

1/3 cup vegetable oil

½ tsp ground dry mustard

1 tsp celery seeds

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Directions for Sweet Vinegar Coleslaw:

Dice the green pepper and onion

In a medium bowl, mix together the coleslaw, green pepper, red onion and sugar.  Set aside.

Next combine the dressing ingredients.

Boil dressing over medium heat in a small pan for 1 minute.  Cool completely.

Pour over coleslaw and mix thoroughly. 

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Now you have the BEST sweet vinegar coleslaw! After eating this, you’ll never go back to a mayo based coleslaw ever! It’s super refreshing and so easy to make. Drain a little of the liquid in the morning and it may look a little pink if you used the tri-color coleslaw mix.

This is a great side dish for fish and chicken too. You can even add a few dashes of Tabasco for a spicy kick if you want! Great with BBQ pork or ribs, your family an friends will rave about this!

Pair this with my BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich! Get the easy recipe here: