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Coleslaw

Coleslaw is an absolute essential in a barbecue joint. We make ours fresh twice a day so the crispness and integrity of the cabbage always contrasts with the tangy, creamy dressing. What I’m saying is, it don’t get better with age.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    feeds 8 to 12

Ingredients

The Veggies

1 cabbage (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
2 or 3 carrots, peeled and shredded

The Dressing

2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 large onion, grated
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon celery seed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut the cabbage in quarters through the stem end. Cut out the core, and slice each quarter across the grain into 1/4-inch slices. Then cut crosswise across the slices in 3 or 4 places to give you strips about 1/4 inch wide by 2 inches long. You’ll need about 11 cups. Toss the cabbage in a large bowl together with the shredded carrot.

    Step 2

    Whip up the dressing. Throw all of the dressing ingredients together in a bowl and mix real well. If the cabbage is young, fold the dressing into it just before serving; if it’s older, you can add it and hold the salad for several hours in the fridge.

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