Ingredients

• 1 large head cabbage , cored and shredded
• 0.75 cups white sugar , divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Place the shredded cabbage into a large glass baking dish or other glass dish. Do not use metal or plastic. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of white sugar and the salt.
2. 2 In a separate microwave safe bowl, combine the remaining sugar, oil, vinegar, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Stir to blend in the sugar, then heat until boiling in the microwave, about 3 minutes. Immediately, but carefully pour the boiling mixture over the cabbage. Toss with a wooden or plastic utensil to evenly coat the cabbage.
3. 3 Let stand out on the counter for several hours, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving, and serve with a slotted spoon.

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