Hertas German Slaw Recipes

TRADITIONAL KRAUTSALAT (GERMAN COLESLAW /CABBAGE SALAD)

Steps:

• 1. Shred the cabbage and place in a heat proof bowl. 2. Combine vegetable stock (or water), vinegar, sugar and caraway seeds in a small saucepan and bring to boil. Remove from heat, stir to make sure the sugar has dissolved and pour over the cabbage. Allow 15 minutes of soaking time, occasionally turning the cabbage around using kitchen tongs. 3. Optional step. While the cabbage is soaking cut the bacon into thin strips and cook in pan over medium heat to render the fat, until crispy. Place over paper towel lined plate to absorb extra fat, 4. After 15 minutes transfer the cabbage from the bowl with the vinegar liquid to a serving bowl. Be sure to drain it and discard the vinegar liquid. Add the olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste and toss. 5. Optional step. Sprinkle with a few extra caraway seeds, chopped parsley and bacon. Serve.

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.

GERMAN COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cabbage and onions. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, celery seed and salt; bring to a boil. Add oil; return to boiling and cook until sugar dissolves. Pour over cabbage; toss gently. Chill.

HERTA'S GERMAN SLAW

Steps:

• I make this a day or two ahead of our gathering & store it in a locking plastic container. The kids can toss it, drop it while shaking it up & not damage it!!! Heat oil, vinegar, sugar and spices bring just to a boil. Pour over vegetable mixture. Cover and stir occasionally til marinated (about 3 hours). I let mine marinate overnight in the refrigerator, its delicious!! Keep refrigerated.