Best vinegar coleslaw

THIS tangy vinegar coleslaw is perfect for those who like slaw with no mayonnaise.

Ingredients

One large head cabbage, cored and finely shredded;

One medium onion, thinly sliced;

One cup white sugar;

Three-quarter cup vinegar;

One-third cup vegetable oil;

Two teaspoons celery seed;

One-and-a-quarter teaspoon salt;

One teaspoon prepared mustard;

Quarter teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Toss cabbage and onion together in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Combine sugar, vinegar, oil, celery seed, salt, mustard and pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a boil and simmer, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about three minutes.

Let mixture cool slightly, about five minutes, then pour over cabbage mixture; toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least two hours. — allrecipes