Post YOUR Cole Slaw Recipe here

[petef]

Everyone, I'm new here and the first thing I came looking for was Cole Slaw recipes. Seems like it might be useful to have one thread with some of the best Coleslaw recipes all listed in one place.

If you agree, please post your recipe, and it would be extra great if you could briefly describe what's unique about your recipe is ways of flavor, texture, or whatever. Is it sweet, or tangy, or low sugar, or crunchy, or similar in taste to some national brand that we can all relate to.

--pete--

[petef]

Cole Slaw like Black Bear by pete

My goal here is to make Cole Slaw similar in taste to Black Bear ColeSlaw sold at Shop-Rite grocery stores here in NJ. More specifically, Black Bear has a tangy taste or bite that, for example, Mr Ron's Coleslaw does not. Both are great tasting products, but there's a tad too much sugar in Mr's Ron's brand.

I'm also looking to make this recipe a "reduced carb" cole slaw, but it's not a top priority. That's why I'm using Stevia and just a small amount of sugar. It's high carb otherwise.

Ok, here's what I have so far. The quantity is small because this is just an experiential batch.


Cole Slaw like Black Bear by pete

1.5   cups  Cabbage, shredded
1.0   tbsp  Carrot, shredded
3.0   tbsp   Mayonnaise (Helmans)
1.0   tsp    Horseradish
1.0   cube  Buttermilk (1 frozen cube = 1oz)
1.0   cube  Heavy Whipping cream (1 frozen cube = 1oz)
0.5   tsp    White vinegar
1.0   dash  White sugar (1 dash = 1/8 tsp)
3.0   drops Liquid Stevia
1.0   pinch Salt (1 pinch = 1/16 tsp)
0.25  tsp   Hot Cheyenne pepper, finely ground
3.0   tbsp  Reddi-Whip (spray whipcream)

Makes aprox. 9 ounces of Cole Slaw
Carbs = 16g
Calories = 360

For a 100 grams/3.5oz serving it's 6.4g carbs, 144 calories


CUBES - I buy my buttermiilk and heavy cream and immediately pour them into standard ice-cube trays and freeze them. Once frozen, I put them in ziplock bags to be used in various recipes. Each cube is 1oz. If I don't freeze them, they usually go bad because most recipes I have only call out for small amounts.

I'm hoping that the Black Bear or Mr Ron's brands are sold in YOUR area so that we are all understanding the flavor profile I'm looking for here.

This recipe has a good taste, but it's not exactly like Black Bear.

Update: I just found the Black Bear ingredients list online.
As you can see, I'm missing Cider vinegar, Onions, and Celery seeds
https://shop.shoprite.com/store/89081270/product/630003972921?clk_src=seopd&sc=SEOPD_CA_4795D138-B97E-465B-9428-AF62E970711D

Comments, changes, improvements are welcome.


UPDATE: I made corrections to the macros which previously showed way too many carbs & calories. Should be accurate now.


--pete--

[Pam Gould]

Welcome and I fake the cole slaw recipe..I use cabbage, shredded with some carrots and a lil onion..then I use Marzetti's Slaw dressing, not too heavy on the dressing, but my secret ingredient is a tablespoon of horseradish, you can use more according to taste. Really kicks it up and you won't know it's not homemade. Enjoy  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

[Agustine]

I been using this one for years.

It goes well with just about anything from fried fish to hamburgers and is to die for on a pulled pork sandwich. If you are going to use it with BBQ, reduce the amount of dressing you add to the cabbage so its not to sloppy or not.

SLAW:
1 cabbage, coarsely grated
1 carrot, finely grated
1 sweet onion, minced
3 green onions, minced
1 medium sized dill pickle, minced

DRESSING:
1 garlic clove pulverized with a ¼ tsp. salt
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup mayonnaise
1/8 cup dill pickle juice
1/8 cup vinegar
2 tbsp mustard
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. celery seed
Pinch cayenne pepper

1 Combine cabbage, carrot, onions and dill pickle in a large mixing bowl.
2 Whisk together mayonnaise and buttermilk. Add remaining ingredients and whisk until uniform.
3 Pour over cabbage mixture and incorporate.
For best results refrigerate over night to allow flavors to marry.

[Big Dawg]

This, or a version of it, for me anyway, is the best slaw for BBQ:

Lexington Style BBQ Slaw

4 cups finely shredded cabbage
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Lert is sit for at least an hour in the fridge before serving.

[Ka Honu]

Cowgirl's Chipotle Slaw has always been one of my faves, especially with brisket, ribs, and pulled pork...

     1/2 cup of mayo or salad dressing
     1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped (you can add more)
     salt to taste
     chopped onion
     a squeeze of lime juice
     1 bag of slaw cabbage
     Mix and chill

[petef]

Welcome and I fake the cole slaw recipe..I use cabbage, shredded with some carrots and a lil onion..then I use Marzetti's Slaw dressing, not too heavy on the dressing, but my secret ingredient is a tablespoon of horseradish, you can use more according to taste. Really kicks it up and you won't know it's not homemade. Enjoy  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

The way I see it, it's all good, as long as it tastes good. Sometimes I don't feel like making something from scratch and instead, I buy it fully prepared, take it home and doctor it up to my own preferences.

Good example, Mr Ron's Cole Slaw, sold in Acme stores. It a bit too sweet and not enough cabbage in the mix for my liking. So I buy 1 pound of Mr Ron's and also a small cabbage. I add about 3 cups of shredded cabbage, a tsp of lemon juice to that freshly cut cabbage, a sprinkle of salt, and 3 tablespoons mayonnaise. Mix all together and now I have double the original amount of Cole Slaw with an improved flavor to my specific tastes. 

I do this too with Chinese food where the Restaurant makes a great dish with uniquely flavored sauce. I take it home, add some freshly grilled peppers, onions, and mushrooms to bulk up the dish where I have enough leftovers to get another meal out of it.

Yep, nothing wrong with faking or cheating a recipe if the end product tastes good.

--pete--

[petef]

This, or a version of it, for me anyway, is the best slaw for BBQ:

Lexington Style BBQ Slaw

4 cups finely shredded cabbage
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Lert is sit for at least an hour in the fridge before serving.

That's a new one for me. Ketchup in the cole slaw.
Is this pic at link below what it looks like?
https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/06/lexington-style-red-coleslaw-recipe.html

It's hard to imagine the taste. I'll have to try making a small batch.

--pete--

[TMB]

This, or a version of it, for me anyway, is the best slaw for BBQ:

Lexington Style BBQ Slaw

4 cups finely shredded cabbage
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Lert is sit for at least an hour in the fridge before serving.

That's a new one for me. Ketchup in the cole slaw.
Is this pic at link below what it looks like?
https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/06/lexington-style-red-coleslaw-recipe.html

It's hard to imagine the taste. I'll have to try making a small batch.

--pete--

You never had a Slaw Dog?   Oh man one of lifes little pleasures

[TMB]

Here it is, Asian slaw Kimmie's way 

2- 8.5 oz bags of shredded slaw
2- Beef flavored Romaine Noodles
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 cup toasted almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds
3/4 cup of vegetable oil

Set beef packets aside  and crush noodles into a large bowl.  Layer seeds on top of noodles

Now in another bowl ,  mix beef packet, sugar, oil and vinegar in a bowl then add the slaw and mix well.

Now once that is done pour the slaw mixture over the noodles/seeds  but don't mix just let the slaw mixture sit on top. 
Now set in the fridge for 12 hrs and then serve

This is great for any dish and since you make it the night before it saves you time   
   

[Big Dawg]

This, or a version of it, for me anyway, is the best slaw for BBQ:

Lexington Style BBQ Slaw

4 cups finely shredded cabbage
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Lert is sit for at least an hour in the fridge before serving.

That's a new one for me. Ketchup in the cole slaw.
Is this pic at link below what it looks like?
https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/06/lexington-style-red-coleslaw-recipe.html

It's hard to imagine the taste. I'll have to try making a small batch.

--pete--

This is the slaw that was used in the very first BBQ joint I worked in.  Being that I'm not a big mayo fan, it was a real home run for me.

Give it a try and you won't be disappointing.





BD

[happyappy]

This, or a version of it, for me anyway, is the best slaw for BBQ:

Lexington Style BBQ Slaw

4 cups finely shredded cabbage
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Lert is sit for at least an hour in the fridge before serving.

That's a new one for me. Ketchup in the cole slaw.
Is this pic at link below what it looks like?
https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/06/lexington-style-red-coleslaw-recipe.html

It's hard to imagine the taste. I'll have to try making a small batch.

--pete--

This is the slaw that was used in the very first BBQ joint I worked in.  Being that I'm not a big mayo fan, it was a real home run for me.

Give it a try and you won't be disappointing.








BD

This is it my friend...a staple in NC BBQ joints. 

 But an hour doesn't get it done for me....at least overnight to let the flavors combine and the cabbage ferment/pickle/???  Not sure what happens but it changes into something special!