Pickled Onion and Cilantro Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

Homemade pickled onions and cumin spice up this pickled onion and cilantro coleslaw recipe for pulled pork. It is great as is or as a taco topping.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 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 and cook for 5 minutes. Add onion; reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool. Transfer pickled onion mixture to a bowl; cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Step 2

Whisk olive oil, 2 tablespoons pickled onion liquid, and 1 teaspoon cumin in a bowl. Stir in cabbage, cilantro, and ½ pickled onion; season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.