Ingredients

  • 4 c. thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 3/4 lb. plum tomatoes, seeded and thinly sliced into strips
  • 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeno chili, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c. salt
  • 1 c. cider vinegar
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. celery seed
  • 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric

Method

  • Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl.
  • Add salt; toss.
  • Let mixture stand 1 hour.
  • Rinse cabbage mixture thoroughly to remove excess salt.
  • Drain.
  • Return to bowl.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot; do not boil.
  • Pour dressing over cabbage and mix to coat.
  • Let slaw stand 1 hour.
  • (Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.
  • Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Drain slaw before serving.
  • Makes 6 to 8 servings.