Sweet & Sour Cabbage & Carrot Slaw

Prep Time : --- 45 minutes --- Cooking time : --- 10 minutes --- Makes 8 servings

8 ---------------------------cups shredded cabbage (about 1 small green cabbage )

2 ---------------------------carrots , peeled and grated

1 ---------------------------sweet red pepper , cored , seeded and finely chopped

1/3 ------------------------cup corn oil

1 ---------------------------medium-size red onion , finely chopped

2 ---------------------------tablespoons dark brown sugar

1/3 -------------------------cup cinder vinegar

1 ----------------------------tablespoon sweet pickle relish

1 ----------------------------teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 ----------------------------teaspoon salt

1/4 -------------------------teaspoon black pepper

1) Place cabbage , carrots and sweet red pepper in a large heatproof serving bowl .

2) In a large skillet over moderately high heat , heat oil 1 minute .

3) Add onion and saute 2 to 3 minutes . Stir in sugar and saute in 2 minutes more . Stir in vinegar , pickle relish , mustard , salt and black pepper .

4) Pour hot dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to mix well . Serve at room temperature .

Tip : Try HOT CABBAGE & SAUERKRAUT SLAW---

Prepare as directed in step 1 above , using 2 cups each shredded green and red cabbage and omitting carrots and sweet red pepper . Omit steps 3 amd 3 . In a large skillet over moderate heat , heat 2 cups sauerkraut , 1 tablespoon dijon mustard , 2 cups mayonnaise-type salad dressing , 1/4 cup sugar , stirring frequently , about 10 minutes ; do not allow to boil . Pour over cabbage and toss well to mix .