Absolutely Best Hot Slaw Recipe Recipe

Ingredients for Absolutely Best Hot Slaw Recipe

• Shredded cabbage (amount depends on servings)
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 cup water
• Vegetable Oil
• White Vinegar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons salt
• Fresh Garlic

How to Make Absolutely Best Hot Slaw Recipe

1. Cook 1 pound of bacon until crisp. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. While bacon is still hot, coarsely chop it in a food processor. Aim for larger bits for optimal texture.
3. Place the chopped bacon in a strainer set over a bowl to drain excess grease.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 until all bacon is processed. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl (at least 1 gallon capacity), whisk together: 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons salt, and 2 cloves minced garlic.
6. Gently heat the desired amount of dressing in a saucepan over low heat or on a steam table until warmed through. Do not boil.
7. Fill individual serving bowls with shredded cabbage (amount depends on servings).
8. Top each bowl with approximately 2 tablespoons of the fresh bacon bits.
9. Refrigerate the prepared slaw until ready to serve.
10. Just before serving, stir the warmed dressing well.
11. Ladle 4-6 ounces of hot dressing over each slaw, ensuring all cabbage and bacon are moistened.
12. Serve immediately and enjoy!