Southern Cole Slaw Recipe | HowToBBQRight

Creamy, Sweet, Southern-Style Cole Slaw recipe for a perfect BBQ Side

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This Southern Style Cole Slaw has been a staple at our BBQ gatherings for as long as I can remember. Whether it’s pilled high on a pulled pork sandwich on the side with BBQ Chicken or Ribs; this traditional Southern side goes with just about anything that comes off the pit.

I start with a large head of cabbage and shred it with either a knife or on an old fashioned box grader. To keep the mess to a minimum place the shredded cabbage in a 2.5 gallon zip top bag.

For the slaw dressing I combine Mayonnaise, Cider Vinegar, and Sugar in a separate bowl. Season the dressing with salt, black pepper, and a little celery seed and stir. Pour the mixture over the shredded cabbage and close the bag squeezing out as much air as possible. Toss the bag around to coat the slaw with the dressing.

Place the bag into the refrigerator for at least an hour. The dressing will pull moisture out of the cabbage, so there will be more liquid in the bag. To serve you can simply pour the Cole Slaw into a dish, or if you want less liquid in the serving bowl use tongs to transfer it from the bag.

The cabbage and dressing can be prepared ahead of time. Keep them separate until a few hours before serving, then combine and let it sit. Leaving the slaw in the bag until ready to serve makes it really easy to transport.

Southern Cole Slaw Ingredients:
- 1 head Cabbage shredded
- 1 cups Mayo
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Celery Seeds

Directions:
1. Place the shredded cabbage in a 2.5 gallon zip top bag.
2. Combine the Mayo, sugar, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and celery seeds in a small bowl.
3. Pour the slaw dressing into the bag with the shredded cabbage.
4. Mix well and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. Remove the Cole Slaw from the bag and place in a serving dish.

Connect With Malcom Reed:

[jakemcafee]

Made this exact recipe over the holiday weekend. Two words. WOW & SIMPLE. This was an awesome, easy slaw!

[barcksnbama]

Followed this recipe last night to make my first ever homemade coleslaw, it was great! Smoked a pork butt and had baked beans with it, made a great meal.

[carlosdanger]

That bag thing with the coleslaw is a great idea

[John.]

Literally the exact recipe for coleslaw my mother used. For me - it's simply the best. If I don't make it myself - I can never seem to find it elsewhere. Now I know there are still folks who make it this way. Well done :-)

[jcalebrice]

Geez. Only Malcolm could make me watch a video on making cole slaw! Good on you, brother! Looked delicious!

[RayMacksKitchenandGrill]

I make my southern slaw the same way...I know your recipe is good and delicious.

[shellybunce]

This is the kind I like just cabbage no carrots or anything else!👍🏽👍🏽

[Defund_HOA.]

Chuds BBQ & Malcolm have been my go to lately for different outdoor cooking recipes/sides. I feel like there's a genuine connection between all the pit bosses. Work your ass off to get where you want in life, learn to bbq, make the mistakes, & enjoy life with some damn good food. I have respect for all the bakers & culinary artists, but something about having some beers with good friends & bbq hits different.

[M.L.Reid]

Wow... The bag is brilliant!!! Looks so good 🤤

[jasonbarker]

Thanks Malcolm! Hey don't push the air out of the bag and it will mix MUCH easier. Keep bringin us these great recipes!

[kshollywood]

I will definitely try this slaw recipe, you need to make more videos like this. A 3 mini series!!

[T-Mo_]

Made it. It's great. Didn't put in a bag, just in a bowl with saran wrap. Let sit in fridge for couple hours before eating. Has some crunch. Going to eat rest tomorrow and see if better/worse. For people that prefer vinegar based, I'd ad more cider vinegar. Thx for video Malcolm, going in my recipe keeper book....update....after a few days in fridge, still had crunch.

[pennyjorgenson]

I made this. It was the best coleslaw I've ever eaten, and my in-laws agreed. Thanks so much!

[Thomcat]

Thank You, This is the Best Recipe for Coleslaw

[kevinjohnson]

Perfect inside a pulled pork sandwich.

[andrewrich]

Just tried this. My first time making coleslaw. It was easy to make and tasty. Went perfect with pulled pork.

[enderplayz]

this coleslaw recipe seems really simple and I can't wait to make, also this plastic bag method looks looks way easier and better than just tossing the cabbage around in a bowl

[tylersouthard]

Thanks for all your videos Malcolm! My grandmother makes her coleslaw the exact SAME way! There’s quite a few of Whitt’s BBQ places down here in TN, and they make their slaw the same way, except chop the slaw up a lot finer. Love your videos!

[davet]

I can't believe my mouth is watering over Cole Slaw. Love this channel. Keep it up!

[michaelhamilton]

Malcolm, i havebeen using your southern coleslaw recipt up here in pittsburgh for a couple ofyearsnow and all our friends just love it. They alwaysask where I got it from? I just tell them I got it from a culinary genius. thanks again, We love what your doing. Take care my friend.