Grandpa Als Famous German Hot Cole Slaw Recipes

GERMAN HOT SLAW

Steps:

• Fry bacon until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels.
• Add sugar, salt, and pepper to drippings.
• Stir until dissolved.
• Add vinegar and water, cooking briefly.
• Pour over cabbage.
• Top with bacon.

PAULA DEEN'S HOT BACON COLE SLAW

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
• Remove to paper towels to drain.
• Crumble bacon and set aside.
• In reserved bacon fat, cook onions and bell peppers until limp, about 5 minutes.
• Add shredded cabbage and cook until limp, but not soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add chili powder and salt, to taste.
• Add tomatoes and simmer just until warmed through.
• Slaw should be slightly crisp.
• Adjust seasonings and add salt to taste.
• Serve quickly with crumbled bacon.

ELVA'S FAMOUS GERMAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except for one hard boiled egg and paprika for garnish.
• Place potato salad into a pretty serving bowl. Arrange sliced boiled egg in decorative fashion on top of the potato salad.
• Sprinkle generously with paprika on top. Chill or serve warm.

RAINBOW COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Slice cabbage into thin strips. Grate carrot on largest holes of box grater.
• Combine cabbage, carrot and salt in large colander set over bowl. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours. Rinse off salt under cold water. Pat dry.
• Put mustard seeds, oil and chili flakes in small skillet; cover and cook over medium-high heat 1 minute, or until seeds start to pop, shaking constantly.
• Remove from heat and continue shaking pan until popping subsides. Cool in bowl.
• Whisk in vinegar, sugar and mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine cabbage, carrot and bell peppers in large bowl. Add dressing, and toss to coat. Adjust seasonings.
• Serve immediately, or store up to 1 day in refrigerator.

GRANDPA AL'S FAMOUS GERMAN HOT COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Fry bacon and reserve grease. Crumble bacon and set aside. Pour bacon grease into saucepan and keep warm.
• Beat eggs and sugar together.
• Pour vinegar into warm bacon grease in a saucepan. Add sugar and egg mixture; bring to a boil. Remove immediately, pour over cabbage in large bowl. Add cooked bacon and mix well.
• Let sit for a couple hours before serving.