Cole slaw

German Slaw

By Mark Fitzgerald

We arrived at Mr. foster’s about 10 a.m., and camped by a creek near the Foster home…and then engaged in dinner at the house at a rate of fifty cents per meal. Our dinner consisted of hot biscuits, cold slaw, fresh beefsteak, and boiled potatoes, served with hot coffee or tea. this meal tasted very good and sweet to us after our long trip of five months across the continent

Most pioneers had the misfortune of only having pigweed to eat for salad greens.  Bitter to some, savory to others it was fresh to all.  Cabbage, when available, would have been heaven.

Ingredients

• 1 head cabbage
• 2 medium onions
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons sugar
• 8 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

Shred cabbage and add onions. In saucepan combine salt, sugar, oil, vinegar and mustard. Bring to a full rolling boil and pour over cabbage and onion. Stir well. Let stand 4-6 hours before serving.

Information

Makes 10 servings
165 calories per serving