Ingredients

  • 1 head purple cabbage
  • 1 large red onion, sliced thin
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

Method

  • Slice the cabbage to a medium thickness. Alternate layers of cabbage and onion in a bowl. Pour 3/4 C sugar over the vegetables and set aside.
  • In a small pot bring to a boil 1 T sugar, vinegar, salt, celery seed and mustard. Add the vegetable oil and again bring to a boil.
  • Pour over the vegetables. Cover and refrigerate while hot for 3 hours. Toss and refrigerate 1 hour more.