Best Coleslaw for Pulled Pork
8 servings
This is the Best Coleslaw for Pulled Pork, made with shredded carrots, white and red cabbage plus green onions all mixed with a creamy, tangy dressing. This is the perfect coleslaw to pile on a pulled pork sandwich or as a side dish at your backyard BBQs.The brining step is optional but it prevents the coleslaw from becoming watery and enhances the flavor while keeping the cabbage crunchy yet tender.
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves
grated or minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
- Optional: 2 teaspoons each of sugar and salt for a brine
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced green onions
Directions
- 1
Add all of the ingredients to a dish and whisk together until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Place the shredded cabbage in a colander and sprinkle it with 2 teaspoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of salt. Toss the cabbage to coat it well. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes then rinse it with cold water.
- 3
Combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a large bowl and toss with enough of the dressing to coat lightly. You may not need all of the dressing. Taste and season as desired.
Best Coleslaw for Pulled Pork
4.8(45)15 min8 servings
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