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Hard Eight BBQ Coleslaw

There are a lot of Texas BBQ joints on my bucket list. Hard Eight BBQ is one of them. I’d get there the minute they opened and stay until they closed that day. And it’d be one of the best days of my life. And guess what? I’d even eat their coleslaw while I’m there. Besides, man doesn’t live on brisket and smoked sauce alone, does he?

Oh, The Dressing!

This Hard Eight coleslaw is vinegar-based. Not that creamy stuff you might be used to. And it’s a bit sweet, too. And as much as it’s great on the side, let me tell you, it’s amazing on anything grilled. I grilled up some chicken thighs, slapped them on some buns, and pilled on the slaw. And nothing else. The slaw was fantastic. I didn’t need anything else. The crunchy, the heat… just perfect. Next time you’re making a sandwich, burger or whatever, and you’re thinking you need maybe a little lettuce on it, stop. Make this slaw and use it instead. You’ll be more than happy you did. It’s about flavor and this coleslaw brings it.

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Also try my Carolina coleslaw.

Hard Eight BBQ Coleslaw

It's about flavor and this coleslaw brings it.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Course Coleslaw

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the coleslaw

2 pounds cabbage shredded or sliced thin, or substitute 2 bags slaw mix
8 ounces pimentos drained, chopped
2 cups green bell pepper seeded, chopped
1 jalapeno seeded, minced (optional)

For the dressing

¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup oil I used olive oil but you can also use vegetable oil
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup sugar

Instructions

Combine all of the coleslaw ingredients in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the slaw and stir to coat well.
Let set at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 514mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 584IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Keyword coleslaw, spicy

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Carolina Coleslaw

This is my kind of coleslaw. The kind that makes me happy. A little sweetness. A little of that ‘pucker up’ vinegar hit. And my favorite, celery seed. Celery seed adds so much to a slaw or whatever you use it in. Carolina coleslaw is crunchy great. It holds up too, making it perfect for taking to a pitch-in or picnic. No worries about serving soggy slaw.

Great By Itself, Great On Hot Dogs

Of course you can serve this Carolina coleslaw on the side of whatever you’re having. But don’t hesitate to go a little further. If you’re having hot dogs, heap this coleslaw on top of them. You don’t need any mustard. The slaw adds everything you need. Ditto if you’re having pulled pork sandwiches. The slaw adds a great contrasting crunch to that tender BBQ.

If you want a spicier version, seed a jalapeno, chop it, and add it to the coleslaw mix before incorporating the dressing.

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Also try my nice-and-tangy coleslaw.