Grandmas Coleslaw – Grandma’s old fashioned homemade coleslaw. A favorite recipe from my grandmother. Perfect with pulled pork, bbq summer picnics.
Grandmas coleslaw is a recipe from my paternal grandmother recipe. I’ve done my best to duplicate it. Like most cooks from back in the day. It was all up in their memory, with no real recipe recorded. So here’s my best version of her ultimate perfect coleslaw. Her coleslaw really was the best in my opinion. Of course you may like something more elaborate or something with more ingredients. And that’s fine!
This version is creamy, slightly sweet and very simple. There’s not a lot of fuss, just a few simple ingredients. You’ll most likely want to make it ahead of time because I believe it’s tastier when it’s cold and has marinaded for a bit. But feel free to serve it immediately as well.
This recipe comes just in time for all the picnics, potluck dinners, graduation parties and barbecues we’ll all be attending this summer.
Just think watermelon, fresh lemonade, grilled burgers, frozen pops and lawn games. Now, you’re ready for summer partying, right?
For simplicity sake I use a food processor to shred the cabbage and it makes the job so simple. You can also buy pre shredded cabbage and that would make this ready to pull together in about 5 minutes. Use whatever method you have time for.
Til we meet and eat again,
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Grandmas Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1 small head cabbage
- 1 large carrot or 2 small carrots peeled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a food processor or box grater shred cabbage and carrots. Place in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice salt and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour over cabbage and carrots. Stir to thoroughly combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
You may also like:
Broccoli Bacon Salad
Favorite Fruit Salad
Cucumber Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Annie says
Coleslaw is essential for the Summer!! This looks great!
Melanie says
Thanks Annie. I believe so too. 🙂
Meaghan Mountford says
Definitely pinning. Grandmas know everything!
Melanie says
Thanks for pinning Meaghan!
Lucy @ Globe Scoffers says
This looks delicious! I love coleslaw ?
Megan @MegUnprocessed says
I love making coleslaw! This one looks good. I do a great dairy-free one.
Angela says
I read this just in time for this weekend’s picnic. Thanks for sharing the recipe! It looks so delish and I’m already excited to test it out. Coleslaw is so essential for the summer 🙂
Maggie says
Made this right quick to go with fried bass! so great! just added a bit of vinegar, just a little too sweet! Still a great recipe!
Melanie says
Thanks for the feedback Maggie! Glad you could make it to suit your tastes. Have a lovely day!
Kath says
How many bags of pre-cut cabbage would be needed for this recipe? Thanks, looks great!
Melanie says
I’m not quite sure but from the head of cabbage, it should yield about 3-4 cups of shredded cabbage.
Deborah mcgee says
My grandmother made cole slaw with either can milk or codes ed milk. Do you remember this way? Debbie Mcgee
Melanie says
I’m sorry. I do not!