Name: Tangy Grilled-Cabbage Slaw With Raisins and Walnuts
Cook time: 50 minutes
Total time: 2 hours, plus pickling time
Yield: 7 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar; 5 whole cloves; 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 3 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar, divided; 1/4 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste; 1 green cabbage (about 2 3/4 pounds), quartered; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to taste; 7 thick-cut slices bacon (about 8 ounces); 1 1/2 teaspoons honey; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1/2 cup black raisins; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Michelle Gatton, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano

Pickling and grilling the cabbage for this slaw may seem labor intensive, but the extra work is definitely worth it. Once you try the combination of tangy and smoky flavors, you'll always want to make your slaw this way.

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