Pickled Onion and Cilantro Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

Homemade pickled onions and cumin spice up this easy cilantro coleslaw recipe that goes well with fish, barbeque, or pulled pork tacos.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 head cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps

1. Heat 1 teaspoon cumin in a small saucepan over medium heat until just toasted, about 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Add onion and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool; cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
2. Whisk olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 2 tablespoons juice from the pickled onions in a bowl. Mix in cabbage, cilantro, and half of the pickled onions. Stir in salt and black pepper. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.