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Classic Creamy Southern Coleslaw

Cultural Context

Originating in the Southern United States, coleslaw is a staple side dish often served at barbecues and family gatherings. This creamy version highlights the region's love for rich flavors and textures, balancing the crunch of fresh vegetables with a tangy dressing. Today, variations abound, with many adding unique ingredients like fruits or nuts, but the classic creamy coleslaw remains a beloved favorite.

Southern AmericanUSside
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb green cabbage
1 lb red cabbage
2 cups carrots
1 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Welcome to Cooking at Pam's Place, I'm Chef Pam.

2

Introduce the dish: Southern classic coleslaw, perfect for grilling season.

3

Mention that ingredients will be in the description.

4

Prepare the red cabbage by peeling off a leaf or two and setting the rest aside.

5

Roll the red cabbage tightly and slice it into very thin shreds.

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If any shreds are too long, slice them down the middle to make them smaller.

7

Add the shredded red cabbage to a mixing bowl.

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Dump in the pre-cut coleslaw mix of green cabbage and carrots.

9

Stir the mixture to combine the green and red cabbage.

10

Add Hellmann's mayonnaise to the bowl.

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Add sour cream to the bowl (or yogurt as a substitute).

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Sprinkle in sugar, salt, and black pepper to taste.

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Add about a spoonful of apple cider vinegar (or regular vinegar).

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Squeeze half a lemon into the mixture, straining out any seeds.

15

Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.

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Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the dressing thicken.

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After 30 minutes, remove from the refrigerator and add black pepper to taste before serving.

18

Plate the coleslaw in a serving dish and prepare for a taste test.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskgraterplastic wrap

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

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Also Known As

Southern ColeslawCreamy Coleslaw

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