Best 8 Tangy Coleslaw For Pulled Pork Recipes

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**Tangy Coleslaw: The Perfect Side Dish for Pulled Pork and More**

Coleslaw is a classic summer side dish that is always a hit at potlucks and barbecues. This tangy coleslaw recipe is the perfect complement to pulled pork, but it can also be enjoyed on its own as a light and refreshing salad. Made with a combination of green and red cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing, this coleslaw is packed with flavor and nutrients.

The dressing is what really makes this coleslaw special. It is made with mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, and salt and pepper. The vinegar gives the coleslaw a nice tang, while the sugar balances out the acidity. The celery seeds add a subtle crunch and flavor.

This coleslaw is very easy to make. Simply shred the cabbage and carrots, then whisk together the dressing ingredients. Toss the cabbage and carrots with the dressing and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

In addition to the classic coleslaw recipe, this article also includes a number of variations. For a creamy coleslaw, add some sour cream or Greek yogurt to the dressing. For a spicy coleslaw, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder. For a sweet coleslaw, add some honey or brown sugar.

No matter how you choose to make it, this tangy coleslaw is sure to be a hit. It is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COLESLAW FOR PULLED PORK



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This light, crisp coleslaw for pulled pork is crunchy, slightly sweet, but not too creamy. Best enjoyed after at least 1 hour, but holds up well for days! GF, Vegetarian

Provided by Ari Laing

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

14 oz bagged coleslaw mix
½ medium red onion (thinly sliced)
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
½ tsp Kosher salt
pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine in a bowl. Place bagged coleslaw mix in a large bowl, then add ½ a thinly sliced red onion, ¾ cup mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, ½ tsp Kosher salt, and a couple pinches of black pepper. Use tongs to thoroughly toss.
  • Refrigerate until needed, at least 1 hour (though 2 or 3 hours is better).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 311 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TANGY COLESLAW WITH VINEGAR DRESSING



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This is a great tasty coleslaw recipe, perfect for topping a pulled pork sandwich or fish tacos, made with a hot vinegar dressing.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Salad

Time 2h17m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cabbage , finely shredded (or about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of packaged shredded coleslaw mix)
1 medium red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
For the Dressing
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 cup vinegar
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 30 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TANGY COLESLAW FOR PULLED PORK



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This tangy coleslaw is great used as a topping for pulled pork sandwiches.

Provided by Karen Koppy

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cabbage, finely shredded
1 red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white vinegar
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage and red onion in a large bowl.
  • Stir sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, dry mustard, and celery seed together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • Pour sugar and vinegar mixture over the cabbage and red onion. Toss mixture. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 212.2 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

TANGY PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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The slow cooker not only makes this an easy meal but keeps the pork tender, saucy and loaded with flavor. -Beki Kosydar-Krantz, Mayfield, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 rolls or buns, split and toasted
Coleslaw, optional

Steps:

  • Cut the tenderloin in half; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper; pour over pork. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until meat is tender. Remove meat; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on toasted rolls or buns, with coleslaw if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

TANGY PORK SANDWICHES WITH SPICY SLAW



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced
3 pounds pork butt, rinsed and patted dry
Salt and pepper
1 cup barbeque sauce
1/2 cup yellow mustard
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 lime, juiced
White hamburger buns, for serving
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 (16-ounce) package coleslaw mix (recommended: Dole)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place onions in the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker. Season pork butt with salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker on top of onions, fat side up.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together barbeque sauce, mustard, tomato paste, chicken broth and lime juice. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove pork and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce. Add coleslaw blend and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. Serve on top of pork sandwich.
  • Slice pork and serve on buns with spicy coleslaw.

5 INGREDIENT COLESLAW (FOR PULLED PORK)



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Looking for an easy, creamy coleslaw that goes well with pulled pork or any other BBQ, grilled, or roasted meat? This is it! It's creamy, slightly sweet and tangy, and has a little punch from green onion and black pepper. You'll make this healthier (and dairy-free) coleslaw again and again!

Provided by Thriving Home

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup real mayonnaise (my favorite is Avocado Mayonnaise)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey (sub: sugar)
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 (16 ounce) bag of coleslaw mix (cabbage with carrots)

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, whisk together the mayo, vinegar, honey, green onions, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the coleslaw mix and stir until well combined.
  • Let sit in the fridge for 2-4 hours before serving (the flavors get better. Be sure to taste and adjust the salt and pepper to your preference before serving.

PULLED PORK SANDWICH WITH BBQ SAUCE AND COLESLAW



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Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h45m

Yield 15 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 medium cloves garlic, crushed
2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
One 4 1/2- to 5-pound boneless or bone-in pork shoulder (also known as pork
butt), twine or netting removed
1/2 head green cabbage, finely shredded
1/2 head red cabbage, finely shredded
2 large carrots, finely shredded
1/2 red onion, finely sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
15 soft hamburger buns

Steps:

  • For the BBQ sauce: Combine the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, garlic, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, Cajun seasoning and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until ingredients are completely incorporated. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until the flavors have melded and sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. If not using right away, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
  • For the pulled pork: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  • Spread out the onions and garlic in an even layer in a roasting pan and pour in the chicken stock. Combine the Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and then rub all over with the spice mixture. Set the pork on top of the onions and garlic and cover the roasting pan with foil. Transfer to the oven and cook until the pork is fork tender, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the pork to a cutting board to cool. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve and reserve.
  • If the pork has a bone, remove and discard it. With two forks, shred the meat into bite-size pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat. Return the shredded meat to the roasting pan. Add 2 cups of the BBQ sauce and a bit of the reserved cooking liquid if too dry.
  • For the coleslaw: Combine the red and green cabbage, carrots and red onions in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl, and then add to the cabbage mixture. Mix well to combine. Taste for seasoning; adjust with more salt, pepper or sugar as needed.
  • Serve the pulled pork on buns topped with coleslaw.

PULLED PORK SANDWICHES



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This recipe takes a good deal of time, but it yields a lot of sandwiches, more than enough for a sloppy, spicy dinner party feast. You'll roast a dry-rubbed pork shoulder in the oven until it's pull-apart tender, 3 or 4 hours that you can spend doing other things while your kitchen fills with the aroma of the cooking meat. Then you'll assemble a quick slaw and simmer a tangy barbecue sauce for about 10 minutes before putting it all out on the table with soft rolls. Serve the combination warm, at any time of the year, for a weekend project well worth an afternoon's work.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     lunch, project, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 6h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seed
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seed
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
Hamburger or brioche buns, for serving
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons sweet or hot paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
Pinch of cayenne
Dash of hot sauce, more to taste
1 small head green cabbage, outer leaves removed, shredded (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 large jalapeño, seeded if desired, thinly sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Assemble the spice rub for the pork: In a dry, small skillet over medium-low heat, toast coriander, cumin and peppercorns until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind toasted spices into a fine powder. Transfer to a bowl and mix with salt, mustard powder, chile powder and sugar.
  • If your roast is tied up, untie it. Massage meat generously with spice rub. If you have time, let meat rest for an hour or two at room temperature, or refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 300 degrees. Place pork in a baking pan and roast for 3 to 4 hours or until meat is pull-apart tender and internal temperature reads 200 degrees on a meat thermometer. Let meat cool for at least 30 minutes before pulling it apart and shredding with your hands or two forks. (This works best when the meat is warm but not hot.)
  • Prepare the barbecue sauce: Combine ingredients in a medium pot. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce has deepened in color. Season with more hot sauce if you like. Add two-thirds of the sauce to meat and toss to coat, adding more sauce as needed. (Any leftover sauce will keep for at least 2 weeks in the refrigerator.)
  • Make the slaw: Combine cabbage, onion and jalapeño in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add dressing to cabbage and toss well.
  • Serve pulled pork with slaw, buns and hot sauce on the side, letting people assemble their own sandwiches.

Tips for Making the Best Tangy Coleslaw:

  • Use a sharp knife or a mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage and other vegetables for a more consistent texture and better flavor distribution.
  • Soak the cabbage in cold water for at least 30 minutes before assembling the coleslaw. This will help to remove excess bitterness and make the cabbage more tender.
  • Use a combination of mayonnaise and vinegar for the dressing. This will give the coleslaw a creamy and tangy flavor.
  • Add some shredded carrots, red onion, or celery to the coleslaw for extra flavor and color.
  • Season the coleslaw with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let the coleslaw chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

Tangy coleslaw is a classic side dish that is perfect for pulled pork, barbecue, and other summer cookouts. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright and tangy flavor, creamy texture, and crunchy vegetables, tangy coleslaw is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

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