Best Coleslaw EVER (Big Batch Recipe)

Name: Best Coleslaw EVER (Big Batch Recipe)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 lbs shredded cabbage (about 2 large heads, green or mixed with purple); 2 lbs (about 8 medium) carrots, grated; 1 medium onion; 4 cups mayonnaise (heavy duty); 3 cups white granulated sugar; 3 cups white vinegar; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 tablespoon horseradish

1 step

Prep:30min

This is a BIG BATCH party recipe for 50 people. This coleslaw is sweet, tangy, and has just the right amount of zip. If you don't need this much, it can be halved, or quartered easily.

Updated at: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:23:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories186 kcal (9%)

Total Fat13.7 g (20%)

Carbs16 g (6%)

Sugars13.8 g (15%)

Protein0.7 g (1%)

Sodium383.9 mg (19%)

Fiber1.6 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

50 servings

6 lbscabbage

shredded, green or mixed with purple

2 lbscarrots

3 cupswhite granulated sugar

3 cupswhite vinegar

2 tablespoonssalt

1 ½ teaspoonsblack pepper

1 tablespoonhorseradish

Instructions

Step 1

Prep the vegetables: Using a sharp knife, a food processor, or pre-shredded bagged mix, shred your cabbage, carrots, and onion. Place them together in a large bowl (or container). Add in all the other ingredients, and combine. For best results, refrigerate overnight so the flavors come together. Serve cold.