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Eastern NC Barbecue Slaw

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This white, mayo-based slaw is the cool crunch that belongs beside chopped Eastern North Carolina barbecue. Keep it simple, cold, and finely chopped.

Country Ham Biscuits

Eastern NC Barbecue Slaw

This white, mayo-based slaw is the cool crunch that belongs beside chopped Eastern North Carolina barbecue. Keep it simple, cold, and finely chopped.
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 small head green cabbage, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated, optional
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine cabbage and carrot in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, celery seed, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  3. Pour dressing over cabbage and toss well.
  4. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir again before serving.

Notes

  • For barbecue sandwiches, chop the cabbage extra fine.
  • Add more vinegar if you like a sharper slaw.

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