Pickled Onion and Cilantro Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

Homemade pickled onions and cumin spice up this easy cilantro coleslaw recipe that goes well with fish, barbeque, or pulled pork tacos.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 33 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
• 1 head cabbage, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon cumin in a small saucepan over medium heat until just toasted, about 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Add onion and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool; cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Step 2

Whisk olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 2 tablespoons juice from the pickled onions in a bowl. Mix in cabbage, cilantro, and half of the pickled onions. Stir in salt and black pepper. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.