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Southern Cole Slaw

Cultural Context

Cole slaw has roots in the Southern United States, where it serves as a refreshing side dish to rich, hearty meals. Traditionally made with simple ingredients, it embodies the Southern spirit of using fresh produce to create flavorful dishes. Today, variations abound, with some adding fruits or different dressings, but the classic version remains a staple at barbecues and family gatherings.

Southern AmericanUSside
15 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 cup grated onion
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup sweet relish

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

Start by chopping the cabbage into smaller pieces for easier grinding.

2

Grind the cabbage using a grinder until finely shredded, letting any pieces that don't grind easily fall off.

3

Cut a piece of the onion and grind it down quickly to avoid tearing up.

4

Grind the carrot in the same manner as the cabbage, keeping the ratio of cabbage to carrot in mind.

5

Combine the ground cabbage, onion, and carrot in a bowl.

6

Add a little sugar to taste, which helps to draw out more water from the cabbage.

7

Add a hefty amount of sweet relish to the mixture.

8

Start with half the amount of mayonnaise and mix it in, checking the consistency.

9

Continue mixing until the slaw reaches a pretty white color, adjusting with more mayonnaise as needed without overdoing it.

10

Add more relish if desired for sweetness, and finish mixing until combined.

Cooking Techniques

mixingshreddinggrating

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhiskgraterknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

ColeslawSlaw

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