Best 8 American Kitchen Classic Lexington Style Red Slaw Recipes
In the heart of North Carolina's culinary traditions lies a vibrant and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Southern cooking: Lexington-style Red Slaw. This iconic side dish is a testament to the region's rich agricultural heritage and its love for bold and tangy flavors. As we embark on a culinary journey to explore the best recipe for this American kitchen classic, let's delve into the history, ingredients, and techniques that make Lexington-style Red Slaw a beloved dish across generations.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
LEXINGTON-STYLE RED SLAW RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by nnlester
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together ketchup, vinegar, sugar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper; add cabbage and toss to combine. Let sit, tossing occasionally, for 20 minutes. Chill.
LEXINGTON-STYLE BARBECUE SLAW
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix well. The vinegar mixture should have a reddish appearance. Pour the mixture over the cabbage and stir to combine. Chill the slaw in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
LEXINGTON BARBECUE RESTAURANT RED SLAW RECIPE - (3.2/5)
Provided by Mother_Daniel
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix well. Pour the mixture over the cabbage and stir to combine. Chill the slaw in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
LEXINGTON-STYLE RED COLESLAW RECIPE
In the Lexington, NC tradition, this slaw replaces the traditional mayonnaise base with ketchup, which, when mixed with sugar and hot sauce, results in a slaw with a flavor similar to the region's famous vinegary barbecue sauce.
Provided by Joshua Bousel
Categories Side Dish Salads Sides Salad
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, ketchup, sugar, black pepper, and hot sauce.
- For the Slaw: Combine cabbage and carrot in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and salt and toss to combine. Let stand five minutes, then transfer to a large colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
- Transfer vegetables to a salad spinner and spin dry. Alternatively, transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet lined with a triple layer of paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and blot mixture dry with more towels. Return to large bowl.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, and/or sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize Serves 10-12, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
AMERICAN KITCHEN CLASSIC LEXINGTON STYLE BBQ SAUCE
This classic recipe showcases the Western North Carolina style of BBQ sauces. Lexington, North Carolina is the epicenter for this style of BBQ while in the center of the state, the "Carolina Gold" sauce, a yellow mustard based BBQ sauce, reigns supreme and on the coast, a thin vinegar sauce is the regional specialty. This recipe makes enough sauce to feed 12 people and cans (preserves) very well.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Sauces
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a stainless steel saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool before using.
- If not using immediately, pour it into a bowl or jar. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 2076, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 25.2, Protein 4.1
LEXINGTON STYLE COLESLAW
Make and share this Lexington Style Coleslaw recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Jeff Garland
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop cabbage.
- In a small saucepan dissolve the sugar in the cider vinegar over a medium heat.
- Add other ingredients except the cabbage and mix well while simmering for about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat before the mixture gets thick.
- Allow to cool for about 10 more minutes then pour over cabbage.
- Toss until well mixed.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.3, Fat 0.2, Sodium 361.3, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 1.6
FROZEN RED SLAW
Make and share this Frozen Red Slaw recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 1h3m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and salt in a large bowl; let stand one hour; drain very thoroughly.
- Meanwhile while cabbage is setting, boil sugar, water, vinegar, celery seed, and dry mustard for a couple of minutes; cool.
- Pour solution over drained cabbage and carrot; add diced bell pepper, onion, and celery; toss.
- Put into freezer containers.
- Thaw in refrigerator when ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1002.7, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 3673.2, Carbohydrate 245.4, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 222.5, Protein 8.7
LEXINGTON-STYLE BBQ SAUCE
I have always loved Lexington BBQ sauce, and after much experimenting, I believe I have finally mastered the sweet tang of Lexington sauce! Because my diet is strictly pork-free, I served this sauce with pulled chicken breast and my parents LOVED IT!
Provided by Health Nut 101
Categories Sauces
Time 3h5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set crockpot on high, and mix in first three ingredients; stir well.
- Add the remaining four and let sauce heat.
- Add pulled chicken or pork and let cook on low for a few hours so the meat is extra tender!
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 808.6, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.6
Tips:
- To make the slaw ahead of time, combine the cabbage, onion, carrots, and celery in a large bowl and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Just before serving, toss with the dressing.
- For a more tangy slaw, use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing for a little bit of heat.
- If you don't have any celery seeds on hand, you can substitute caraway seeds or fennel seeds.
- Serve Lexington-style red slaw as a side dish with barbecue, fried chicken, or pulled pork.
Conclusion:
Lexington-style red slaw is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any summer gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new side dish to try, give Lexington-style red slaw a try. You won't be disappointed!
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