Pickled Onion and Cilantro Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

This is an easy, flavorful coleslaw that is great as a stand-alone side dish or as a topping for fish or pulled pork tacos. This coleslaw is best when left to chill overnight.

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

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup olive oil
• 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

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.