Lexington-Style Red Coleslaw Recipe
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In the Lexington, NC tradition, this slaw replaces the traditional mayonnaise base with ketchup, which, when mixed with sugar and hot sauce, results in a slaw with a flavor similar to the region's famous vinegary barbecue sauce.
Why this recipe works:
- A sugar-and-salt mixture purges the cabbage of excess moisture, leaving it tender, but still crunchy and well-seasoned.
- Using ketchup instead of mayonnaise gives this slaw its red color and Lexington roots.
- Hot sauce adds a touch of heat that makes this slaw really stand out.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
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2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons hot sauce, preferably Texas Pete
For the Slaw:
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1 large head green cabbage (about 3 1/2 pounds), finely shredded on a mandoline or by hand
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1 large carrot, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/3 cup kosher salt
Directions
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For the dressing: Whisk together vinegar, ketchup, sugar, black pepper, and hot sauce in small bowl.
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For the Slaw: Combine cabbage and carrot in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and salt and toss to combine. Let stand five minutes, then transfer to a large colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
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Transfer vegetables to a salad spinner and spin dry. Alternatively, transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet lined with a triple layer of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and blot mixture dry with more towels. Return to large bowl.
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Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, and/or sugar.
Special equipment
Mandoline (optional)
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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62 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
15g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 10 to 12 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 62 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 262mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 10g | |
Protein 2g | |
Vitamin C 50mg | 252% |
Calcium 69mg | 5% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 316mg | 7% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |