Eastern Shore Coleslaw is a must-have side dish for any cookout or family gathering. It’s crisp, refreshing, and packed with the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. I love how simple it is to throw together, yet it always adds the perfect touch to whatever I’m serving—whether it’s fried chicken, barbecue, or fresh seafood. This recipe is a true crowd-pleaser that never goes out of style!

eastern shore cole slaw recipe - coleslaw dressing vinegar

Eastern Shore Cole Slaw-Vinegar Based

This Eastern Shore Coleslaw is crisp, tangy, and slightly sweet, making it the perfect complement to any meal. You’ll love how quick and easy it is to prepare, while still being packed with flavor. Pair it with fried chicken, barbecue, or fresh seafood for a side dish that’s always a hit!

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

1 head cabbage
1 onion, large

1 ½ cup sugar
broccoli flowerettes optional
cauliflower pieces optional

1 cup cider vinegar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp celery seed

1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Shred cabbage and onion into a large bowl with a cover.

You may add optional ingredients for a slightly different flavor.
Pour sugar over the shredded vegetables.
In a saucepan heat the remaining ingredients to a boil.

Pour over the vegetables and sugar; cover immediately.
Refrigerate overnight. Stir before serving.
Makes a lot but it keeps for about a week in the refrigerator without getting strong or bitter.

Keyword cole slaw

How to make Eastern Shore Cole Slaw

Enjoy a heaping spoonful or two of this tasty Eastern Shore side dish classic. Eastern Shore Cole Slaw combines sweet and tangy to produce a wonderful bouquet of flavors.

This coleslaw southern style goes well with anything you take off the grill. I am particularly fond of coleslaw on pulled pork sandwich served on a soft potato bun. Now that’s hard to beat.

This recipe is easy to prepare, and for best results, place it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

Let’s get started!

Here are the ingredients you will need

Cabbage

Onion

Sugar

Vinegar

Vegetable oil

Celery seed

Dry mustard

Salt

INGREDIENTS

1 head cabbage
1 lg. onion

1 1/2 c. sugar
Broccoli flowerettes (optional)
Cauliflower pieces (optional)

1 c. cider vinegar
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. celery seed

1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS

Shred cabbage and onion into a large bowl with a cover.

You may add optional ingredients for a slightly different flavor.
Pour sugar over the shredded vegetables.
In a saucepan heat the remaining ingredients to a boil.

Pour over the vegetables and sugar; cover immediately.
Refrigerate overnight. Stir before serving.
Makes a lot but it keeps for about a week in the refrigerator without getting strong or bitter.