
A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Use over cabbage that has been previously cut very fine and seasoned with salt
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beat well and pour over the cabbage, previously cut very fine and seasoned with salt
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The sugar balances the vinegar's acidity while helping to stabilize the cream emulsion. Whipping the cream first incorporates air and creates a lighter texture that can better suspend the vinegar without immediate separation. Salting the cabbage in advance draws out excess moisture through osmosis, preventing a watery dressing and creating a crisper, more flavorful slaw.
The cabbage can be cut, salted, and drained up to 4 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. However, the dressing should be made immediately before serving as the acid will break down the whipped cream within 15-20 minutes.
This dressing does not store well once mixed due to the acid causing the cream to separate and thin. Dressed cabbage should be consumed within 1 hour for best texture and appearance. Any leftover dressed slaw will become watery and should be discarded.
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The cabbage can be cut, salted, and drained up to 4 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. However, the dressing should be made immediately before serving as the acid will break down the whipped cream within 15-20 minutes.
This dressing does not store well once mixed due to the acid causing the cream to separate and thin. Dressed cabbage should be consumed within 1 hour for best texture and appearance. Any leftover dressed slaw will become watery and should be discarded.