North Carolina-Style Cole Slaw Recipe

Posted by Patty Held on 30th Jun 2015

Here's one of Wurstmeister Mike's favorite sides to have with his pulled pork or hickory smoked brisket.


Vinegar Sauce

2 cups cider vinegar

1 1/3 cups water

1/2 cup + 2 tbs Ketchup

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

5 tsp salt

4 tsp hot red pepper flakes

1 tsp freshly ground pepper

1 tsp freshly ground white pepper

Whisk in a medium bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. Makes 4 cups

Cole Slaw Ingredients

1 small or 1/2 large head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cored

1 cup Vinegar Sauce, or to taste

Salt (optional)

chop the cabbage fine by hand or on a mandolin or shred using a food processor. 

In a large bowl, stir in vinegar sauce. Let stand 10 minutes, add additional sauce or salt as needed.