Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

[jlazar]

For those of you who like coleslaw on their pulled pork sandwich, what is your go to recipe?

[CandySueQ]

Shot of sweet pickle juice, add mayo, shredded cabbage, salt and pepper. Just enough "juice" to moisten the cabbage.

Here lately I've really enjoyed the packaged Asian Slaw Mix and Broccoli Slaw too.

[ecowper]

Meathead's Sweet and Sour Coleslaw is what most of my friends and family appear to prefer

https://amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/vegetable-slaw-salad-and-dressing-recipes/sweet-sour-slaw-recipe

I've been known to make coleslaw by chopping cabbage, carrots, bell peppers and then using Newman's Olive Oil and Vinegar dressing :-)

If it is not on a pulled pork sandwich, my boys like Alton Brown's creamy coleslaw

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/coleslaw-recipe-1913464

[shify]

I'm partial to a vinegary slaws in general but specifically for pulled pork, I almost always make a mustard slaw. Recipe is below but its equal parts mayo, yellow mustard, cider vinegar and sugar plus hot sauce and celery seeds. And I don't always do the presalt and then drain/rinse step.

https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/06/mustard-coleslaw-recipe.html

[gabulldog]

J. Kenji rocks!

[Santamarina]

This is my base Coleslaw recipe - pretty sure I got it from AmazingRibs :-) Currently modifying it with a bit less sugar and a bit more cabbage.
1 lb of shredded cabbage
1/2 Cup mayo
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

[gabulldog]

I call this your classic "Chick-fil-A" dressing. Always a crowd pleaser!

[holehogg]

I enjoy the Deli Slaw both with PP or as a side. https://amazingribs.com/tested-recip...cream-and-mayo

[Attjack]

Smoked Coleslaw

By Steven Raichlen

https://barbecuebible.com/recipe/smoked-coleslaw/

[RobertC]

I made pulled pork last weekend, and was tired of the usual sweet-sour coleslaw -- but my wife isn't a fan of creamy coleslaws.

I made a fennel-orange-red onion coleslaw that the guests reported liking (though they were related to us so I'm always a little skeptical about how unbiased their opinions may be); in any event, I liked it.

1 small head of cabbage
1 medium bulb of fresh fennel
1 medium red onion
2 large navel oranges
olive oil
apple cider vinegar
soy sauce
brown sugar
ground black pepper

Thinly slice the cabbage, then place in a large bowl, salt liberally, and allow to "sweat" for an hour or more. Then rinse, and refresh in ice water for 15 or 20 minutes, drain, and spin dry.

Meanwhile, thinly slice fennel bulb, red onion, and roughly chop peeled navel oranges.

Make vinaigrette with oil, vinegar, and soy sauce in ratio of 1:1:2. Depending on how sweet the oranges are, correct with some brown sugar. Add black pepper to taste.

Mix everything. If possible, allow to sit for 15 or 20 minutes.

[gabulldog]

If you're looking for a central Texas twist that's far less sweet with a real peppery bite, Aaron Franklin's slaw recipe from his book is one of my favs. Sorry I don't have a link but it's worth a Google....

[jlazar]

I have his book, Thanks.

[Santamarina]

Disclaimer: I *love* pepper, and am a heavy user.

I made Franklins slaw recipe and it was WAY too peppery for me...no one else in my house would even touch it.

[gabulldog]

It's is VERY peppery and quite tart. Gotta be a fan of both!

[Maineac]

This is suppose to be a Colonel's clone and it's the closest to his that we have found. http://www.deansmiley.com/Recipes/Cole%20Slaw.txt

[jghorton]

I’m a red slaw guy; was raised on it and nothing else can substitute it. I found a recipe from Shug on YouTube that is the closest to red slaw as I remember: https://youtu.be/BMu8vPFS8To. Recipe is in the description - made some for the butt I inaugurated the new PBC with and it made many delicious sandwiches.

[Jon McCue]

bobby flay red slaw - has no mayo in it which is fine with greasy pork

[EdF]

This is my goto - similar to a lot of the other vinegar-based ones above.


Mary Lee's, "I Fought the Slaw and The Slaw Won"
These are from the Jack Daniel's old time Barbecue cookbook by Vince Staten. (with an Elder Ward twist)

• 3 LBS. cabbage
• 3 ribs of celery
• 1 onion (yellow)
• 1 bell pepper
• 3 carrots
• 2 C sugar (Hawaiian when you can get it.)

Shred, chop or dice all and mix with sugar. Set cabbage mixture aside.

• 1/2 Cup of white vinegar
• 1/2 Cup of Apple Cider vinegar
• 1/2 C olive oil (my twist)
• 1 tsp celery seed
• 1 tsp (kosher salt)

Bring all to a boil and pour over cabbage mixture and chill overnight.

[JoeSousa]

I love this recipe: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/...aw-recipe.html. Very simple recipe and has some great flavor. Goes great with pulled pork or brisket.

[Spinaker]

I use Meathead's Deli-Style Slaw. I love it on my sandwich. I make sure the cabbage is as fresh as possible so that you get that wonderful crunch when you bite into the sandwich.

[clb239]

Not slaw but if you want a vinegary / tangy topping I like pickled shallots or pickled red onions on pulled pork...