Vernell's Slaw

Ingredients

• 1 large head cabbage shredded cored
• 1 teaspoon celery seed 
• 12 servings ground pepper black to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup vegetable oil 
• 0.8 cup sugar white divided
• 1 cup vinegar white
• 1 tablespoon mustard yellow prepared

Equipment

• bowl
• microwave
• slotted spoon
• glass baking pan

Directions

1. Place the shredded cabbage into a large glass baking dish or other glass dish. Do not use metal or plastic.
2. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of white sugar and the salt.
3. 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.
4. Let stand out on the counter for several hours, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving, and serve with a slotted spoon.