**Tangy Cabbage Slaw: A Refreshing and Versatile Side Dish**
Cabbage slaw is a classic summer side dish that is both refreshing and versatile. It is made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing. The dressing is typically made with vinegar, sugar, and mayonnaise, but there are many variations on this basic recipe. This article provides three delicious recipes for tangy cabbage slaw: a classic recipe, a creamy recipe, and an Asian-inspired recipe. Each recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish for a backyard barbecue or a more flavorful addition to your next potluck, these tangy cabbage slaw recipes are sure to please.
TANGY GRILLED-CABBAGE SLAW WITH RAISINS AND WALNUTS
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.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Salad Side Kid-Friendly Raisin Bacon Walnut Spring Summer Cabbage Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring brown sugar, cloves, peppercorns, 3 cups vinegar, 1/4 cup salt, and 3 cups water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved, 10 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
- Place cabbage in a large resealable bag and fill with pickling liquid. Seal bag and chill at least 5 hours or up to overnight.
- Pat cabbage dry with paper towels; discard pickling liquid. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Brush cabbage with oil and grill, turning occasionally, until all sides are well charred, 7-10 minutes per side. Let cool.
- If using a grill pan, cook bacon in pan, turning once, until browned and crisp. If using a grill, heat a cast iron pan or disposable foil pan on grill and cook bacon, turning once, until browned and crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain and let cool, then cut crosswise into 1/8" strips.
- Whisk honey, 1/2 tsp. salt, 3/4 tsp. black pepper, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and remaining 1/4 cup vinegar in a large bowl. Thinly slice cabbage lengthwise and add to bowl along with bacon, raisins, parsley, and walnuts. Toss well to combine and season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Do Ahead
- Slaw can be made and chilled for up to 8 hours.
BBQ PULLED PORK SLIDERS WITH TANGY CABBAGE SLAW
These pulled pork sliders are amazing! Slow cooked pork the falls off the bone, and a beautiful vivid tangy cabbage slaw makes for perfect sliders! Who loves this? EVERYONE who tries it!!
Provided by Holly Sander
Categories Pork
Time 5h20m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. For The Pulled Pork: Preheat oven to 450 F. Pull the pork from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Rinse and then pat dry with paper towels. Season pork with salt, and pepper. Rub with 1-2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and place in a roasting pan; roast for 1 hour. Reduce the oven temp to 350 degrees F and continue to cook for 3½ to 4 hours, or until the meat is very tender. Remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes. Using 2 forks, pull the meat into small pieces. Discard any fat you find. Reserve a table spoon of the pork drippings for the Tangy Warm Cabbage Slaw.
- 2. For The Tangy Warm Cabbage Slaw: In a mixing bowl, toss cabbage, onion, carrots, green onions and celery seeds. In saucepan, combine vinegar, dijon, sugar, salt, and bacon drippings. Bring just to a simmer. Pour over cabbage and toss well. Serve warm. Garnish with more green onions to make it beautiful!
- 3. For The Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce : (This makes about 16 ounces. You may want to double the recipe.) While the pork is roasting, combine the vinegar, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Take it off the heat an let it sit until you're ready for it. Remove the smashed garlic cloves from the sauce. Then pour the BBQ sauce over the pulled pork, gently folding it together
CABBAGE SLAW WITH TANGY MUSTARD SEED DRESSING
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
- Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add mustard and cumin seeds; cook 90 seconds or until mustard seeds begin to pop. Remove from heat. Stir in garlic and jalapeno; let stand 2 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk. Pour vinegar mixture over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage for a more delicate slaw.
- Soak the cabbage in cold water for at least 30 minutes before assembling the slaw. This will help to crisp up the cabbage and remove some of the bitterness.
- Be sure to drain the cabbage thoroughly before adding it to the slaw. Any excess water will dilute the dressing and make the slaw soggy.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your slaw for added flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, bell peppers, and radishes.
- Experiment with different dressings for your slaw. A simple vinaigrette is a classic choice, but you can also try using a creamy dressing, a mayonnaise-based dressing, or even a tangy Asian-inspired dressing.
- Serve the slaw immediately or chill it for later. Slaw is best enjoyed fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Tangy cabbage slaw is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give tangy cabbage slaw a try!
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