Eastern North Carolina Cole Slaw Recipe

Transport yourself to the smoky barbecue joints of Eastern North Carolina with this authentic coleslaw recipe! Traditionally served atop succulent pork BBQ or nestled in a delicious crab cake sandwich, this creamy, tangy slaw is a taste of true Southern comfort food. Inspired by Ruthie Garner's recipe (as featured in Bob Garner's "North Carolina BBQ -- Flavored by Time"), this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Get ready for a flavor explosion that'll have you dreaming of North Carolina!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 181.8 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Eastern North Carolina Cole Slaw

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How to Make Eastern North Carolina Cole Slaw

  1. Remove outer leaves and core from 1 medium head of cabbage.
  2. Cut the cabbage head in half and finely shred using a box grater or food processor.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add the shredded cabbage to the dressing and gently toss to combine.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill for 2-3 hours.
  6. Serve chilled on your favorite Eastern NC BBQ or crab cake sandwich!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

7g

Carbs

7g