Best 9 Eastern North Carolina Cole Slaw Recipes
In the realm of Southern cuisine, Eastern North Carolina Cole Slaw stands as a culinary gem, a testament to the region's rich culinary heritage. This distinctive slaw delights the palate with its tangy, sweet, and refreshing flavors, a harmonious blend of simple, yet carefully selected ingredients. Whether you savor it as a standalone side dish or as an accompaniment to barbecue, fried chicken, or pulled pork, Eastern North Carolina Cole Slaw elevates any meal to a memorable feast. Discover the secrets behind this beloved dish as we delve into two cherished family recipes, each contributing unique nuances to this classic Southern delight.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE COLESLAW
North Carolina coleslaw is coleslaw at its most elemental. No onions. No carrots or peppers. No mayonnaise. Just cabbage and peppery vinegar sauce. ShareTweetPin7 Shares
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Step 1: Remove the core from the cabbage and discard it. Cut the cabbage into 8 chunks. Finely chop the cabbage in a food processor using the metal blade and pulsing the motor (this is a chopped, not sliced or slivered, slaw). Work in several batches so as not to overcrowd the processor bowl. ShareTweetPin7 Shares Step 2: Place the cabbage in a large nonreactive bowl and stir in the Eastern North Carolina-Style Vinegar Sauce. Taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar sauce as necessary. Let stand for 10 minutes, then taste again, adding more vinegar sauce and/or salt as necessary. The coleslaw can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Store it in the refrigerator, covered. ShareTweetPin7 Shares
NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE COLESLAW
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Categories Side Backyard BBQ Vinegar Cabbage Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Finely chop the cabbage by hand or shred it on a mandoline or using the shredding disk of a food processor. Place the cabbage in a large bowl and stir in the Vinegar Sauce. Let stand for 10 minutes, then taste for seasoning, adding salt and/or more sauce as needed.
NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE COLESLAW
this simple, spicy slaw is traditionally served in north carolina as a barbeque sidedish, as well as a crunchy topping on pulled pork sandwiches.
Provided by Red Hot Housewife
Categories Low Protein
Time 10m
Yield 8 sidedish portions, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- in a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegars, sugar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. add the cabbage and toss. let stand for 30 minutes, then toss and serve.
RED BBQ SLAW
Growing up in the foothills of North Carolina and enjoying Eastern North Carolina BBQ, we always had barbecue slaw or red slaw served with our pulled pork. The spicy, crunchy texture of the marinated cabbage takes BBQ to the next level. Serve with pork or chicken.
Provided by Robin Lee Starnes
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the cabbage into a salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, ketchup, sugar, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce until the sugar has dissolved. Pour the dressing over the cabbage, toss thoroughly, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 124.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
NORTH CAROLINA COLESLAW
Editor's note: The recipe below is adapted from Elizabeth Karmel's Web site, girlsatthegrill.com. This coleslaw originally accompanied Karmel's recipe for North Carolina Style Pulled Pork.
Provided by Elizabeth Karmel
Categories Food Processor Side Marinate No-Cook Picnic Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Summer Tailgating Cabbage Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 to 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine cabbage and barbecue sauce. It should be wet, but not "floating" in the barbecue sauce. Let sit for at least 20 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator. Serve cold on top of barbecue on a white fluffy bun.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA COLE SLAW
This is usually served on top of Eastern NC pork BBQ. Found somewhere on the web with a reference to a book by Bob Garner, "North Carolina BBQ -- Flavored by Time." It also says "Recipe by Ruthie Garner" but I'm not sure if that's who put it on the web from the book or that's who gave the recipe to the book. Also served on NC Crab cake sandwiches. OOohh...someone please take me back to NC!!
Provided by Peggy loves Dessert
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove outer leaves and core from cabbage. Cut head in half and grate fine.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, add cabbage, and mix thoroughly.
- Chill for one hour before serving.
NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES AND COLESLAW
A pulled pork recipe from the October 2008 issue of "Every Day with Rachael Ray." Looks really good!
Provided by Karabea
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Mix together the salt, pepper, and paprika; sprinkle all over the pork and rub inches
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a 24-inch-long sheet of heavy duty foil and double wrap the pork.
- Place the pork, skin side up, in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; roast until tender, about 4 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and carefully unwrap the top of the pork, revealing the skin. Increase the heat to 450 degrees and roast for 20 minutes more.
- Transfer the roast to a large bowl, along with any juices. Using two forks, shred the pork. Add the vinegars, sugar, and hot sauce; toss. Serve on the hamburger buns, topped with coleslaw (recipe follows), if using.
- For the coleslaw: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegars, sugar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the cabbage and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes, then toss and serve.
CAROLINA COLE SLAW
An easy Carolina Cole Slaw recipe
Provided by Caroline Belk
Categories Salad Onion Side Vegetarian Summer Cabbage Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard and celery seeds in nonaluminum medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and dressing comes to boil. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
- Combine cabbage, onion and green pepper in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate until cold, tossing occasionally, at least 2 hours. (Can be made1 day ahead. Cover; keep refrigerated.)
EASTERN NC SLAW
Make and share this Eastern NC Slaw recipe from Food.com.
Provided by NC Food Culture
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Use box grater to grate the entire head of cabbage into a bowl.
- Mix all remaining ingredients in a separate bowl until combined.
- Pour into grated cabbage and toss until all is combined.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your coleslaw.
- Shred the cabbage and carrots finely. This will help them absorb the dressing more evenly.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the onion. This will prevent it from overpowering the other flavors in the coleslaw.
- Make the dressing ahead of time. This will give the flavors time to meld together.
- Taste the dressing before adding it to the coleslaw. You may need to adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- Serve the coleslaw chilled. This will help the flavors to pop.
Conclusion:
Eastern North Carolina coleslaw is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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