Why BBQ Coleslaw?
Coleslaw is a staple in the South, period. This BBQ Coleslaw recipe is super simple and takes virtually no time to prepare. Plus, it can go with anything. This coleslaw recipe has everything: creamy mayo, vinegar twang and sweetness from sugar. Plus, it gets a little hit of bbq flavor to make it pop and give it a unique color. This coleslaw recipe is sure to please everyone.
Preparation
All this slaw recipe consists of are a few ingredients that you probably already have most of on hand! All you need to do is gather everything up, mix and rest. Every time I have made this, it has been a huge hit and there is never any left. This recipe is great with just salt and pepper but adding in some BBQ rub plus onion and garlic powder just kicks it up a notch.
Something else that is important is using the ingredients that YOU like. For example, the brand of mayo or rub that you like will make this recipe much better to you than maybe the ones I use. I love to use Killer Hogs The BBQ Rub for this. It is an awesome product that we highly recommend to keep on hand.
What Makes a Good Coleslaw
In our opinion, the key to making a good bbq coleslaw is letting it sit in the fridge for at least an hour, but you could certainly go overnight with it. Just give it a stir before serving and serve with a slotted spoon, as this recipe tends to be dressing heavy. Letting the slaw rest gives it a chance to have the moisture drawn out of it and flavors to incorporate. Slaw really compliments most any side, but we love it with smoked pulled pork or ribs.
Southern Style BBQ Coleslaw Recipe
Southern Style BBQ Coleslaw
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl (can use a gallon bag instead for easy mixing)
- 1 Food Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 bag Pre-Shredded Coleslaw (shredded cabbage is a good choice)
- 4 oz Mayonnaise
- 2 oz Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 cup White Sugar
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- BBQ Rub to taste (prefer to use a sweeter rub for this to compliment the tang of the vinegar)
Instructions
- Add coleslaw to mixing bowl
- Add remaining ingredients
- Mix thoroughly
- Taste Test for flavor and adjust (flavors will change after resting and be slightly stronger)
- Rest in fridge for at least an hour
- Serve cole
Notes
- If you have trouble mixing in a mixing bowl without making a mess, try using a gallon bag and shaking to mix the slaw
- For a lighter version, substitute light mayo and 0 cal sweetener.
