Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

[N227GB]

Try using your favorite vinegar-based mop sauce for slaw dressing for pulled pork, but use a slightly different one than what you used on the meat. Finely chopped jalapenos or pepper flakes would be good if your guests like a little heat. This could make for some great flavor profiles. Just came up with this idea while reading this thread.

[Sweaty Paul]

This is from Michael Symon’s book "Carnivore" and is my favorite coleslaw recipe ever.

COLESLAW

• 1/2 head Napa Cabbage (shredded)
• 1/2 Garlic Clove (minced)
• 1 Cup thinly sliced Red Onion
• 1/2 Jalapeno (seeds and ribs removed/minced)
• 3 Tablespoons Champagne Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Spicy Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Sugar
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/2 bunch Cilantro (chopped) - I don’t do this

I shred/Julienne the cabbage finely and then add the thinly sliced red onion and toss them together. I then mix the dressing. Toss together and refrigerate. He recommends toss and then refrigerate for an hour. I usually toss about 30 minutes before. Outstanding.

[efranzen]

I always throw in a bit of Blue Cheese. Blue Cheese Cole Slaw and Pulled Pork is a wondrous thing....

[Mr. Bones]

Great idea!

[bardsleyque]

you stole my"secret"!

[bardsleyque]

also a bit of horseradish,I use Cheryl and Bill Jamison"s dressing recipe(Smoke and Spice)

[Thom Emery]

https://kosmosq.com/recipes/southwest-slaw/

it be yumm

[skipsdaughter]

These are my two favorites:

6 c shredded cabbage or use 1 bag prepared coleslaw mix
1 c Miracle Whip or other mayonnaise
2 Tbsp vinegar
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp curry powder

OR

2 to 2 1/2 lb green cabbage
1/3 c olive oil
1/3 c Dijon mustard
1/3 c honey
Kosher salt
Black pepper

[JeffJ]

For pulled pork I lightly dress the shredded pork with a homemade KC sauce. I use a creamy slaw (recipe below) and hit the pork with some homemade hot sauce. That combination is always a hit.

1 1/2 C Miracle Whip
1/2 C white vinegar
1 TB celery seed
1/3 C white sugar
Salt and cracked pepper to taste
1 head shredded cabbage
2 shredded carrots

[jfmorris]

I prefer vinegar based slaw with no mayo for pulled pork. Lately I am lazy, and I just toss bags of that preshredded cabbage slaw mix with some Blues Hog Tennessee Red sauce - just enough to wet the cabbage. Alternatively, I mix up a North Carolina style vinegar sauce like this:

https://barbecuebible.com/recipe/vinegar-sauce/

or this:

https://barbecuebible.com/recipe/eastern-north-carolina-style-sauce/

I then toss the slaw in some of that, and use the rest on the side with the pork.

[gabulldog]

I, too, have gotten to where I prefer a straight up vinegar sauce on pulled pork or as a dressing for slaw on pulled pork. Agree with Meathead, the vinegar cuts the fat and brings out the pork flavor!

[jlazar]

Wow. Thanks for all the comments. I was expecting folks to trend towards a certain type of slaw. But it seems everyone finds a recipe they like and tweak it to their taste. That's just like the best BBQ - that which you and your family like. I really appreciate all the inputs and they have given me ideas for a starting point. Since my wife likes a sweeter sauce but isn't big on the slaw on the sandwich, I think I will lean towards something a little tangy as a starting point. Thanks again, you saved me a lot of research -- Pit Members are the best!!!!

[EdF]

Be sure to try it on your sandwich, then!

[au4stree]

I'm not opposed to "slaw" but much prefer chow-chow, which is pretty much the same thing. i get lazy sometimes and just buy store bought stuff, but have made Chris Lilly's recipe from his first book numerous times and it goes great with BBQ, veggies and cornbread! I generally don't need as much as that recipe calls for, but do can it and give to folks. The one thing I do different is I add minced jalapenos and cut back on the sugar.

[IowaGirl]

I've been known to put home-fermented sauerkraut on pulled pork. It's milder than store bought with a nice crunch.

[gabulldog]

Got some German in ya!

[Henrik]

Here's my recipe for coleslaw:

https://hankstruebbq.com/coleslaw

I use crushed pineapple for a little fresh citrus flavor, and some grated horseradish for a mild bite. I've served it to several crowds on events and get good reviews. But then again, there are many good ways to make a 'slaw

[jlazar]

I make a Don Strange coleslaw which also uses pineapple. Use it as a side for brisket and ribs but have never put it on a sandwich. Adding the horseradish is something I will have to try.

[treesmacker]

Thanks all for the links and recipes. I just happen to have a nice head of cabbage in fridge. I copied six of these recipes into my One-Note.

[grantgallagher]

Im a big fan of red cabbage and green apple based slaw. This is my go to except i sometimes omit the yogurt but when i dont its full fat greek yogurt

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/...d-cabbage-slaw

if i use the yogurt i typically omit the oil. And never use grapeseed or canola if i can avoid it and replace with avocado oil.

[Michael_in_TX]

I made some of that Alabama white BBQ sauce last night. After I had my first taste, my first thought was that this might be really well on slaw. Vinegary and tangy on a layer of horseradish.

--Michael

[gabulldog]

Agreed, makes GREAT sale dressing!

[Ahumadora]

For mine I use green and red cabbage, celery (some of the leaves also), apple, pepper, mango,apple vinegar, a little onion, carrot, spring onion. Grill corn cob until the kernels blacken a bit and add that. Maybe a little mayo for lube. You can de tune the onion by soaking it in sugared water for an hour.

[EdF]

Nice. Need to think about that a bit then try it.