When it comes to classic Southern dishes, pulled pork is king. This tender, flavorful meat is often served with a side of coleslaw, which adds a refreshing, tangy contrast to the richness of the pork. If you're looking for the best coleslaw recipe to complement your pulled pork, look no further. This article will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to make the perfect Southern-style coleslaw that will have your guests asking for seconds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TANGY COLESLAW FOR PULLED PORK
This tangy coleslaw is great used as a topping for pulled pork sandwiches.
Provided by Karen Koppy
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine cabbage and red onion in a large bowl.
- Stir sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, dry mustard, and celery seed together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
- Pour sugar and vinegar mixture over the cabbage and red onion. Toss mixture. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 212.2 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
COLESLAW FOR PULLED PORK
This light, crisp coleslaw for pulled pork is crunchy, slightly sweet, but not too creamy. Best enjoyed after at least 1 hour, but holds up well for days! GF, Vegetarian
Provided by Ari Laing
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine in a bowl. Place bagged coleslaw mix in a large bowl, then add ½ a thinly sliced red onion, ¾ cup mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, ½ tsp Kosher salt, and a couple pinches of black pepper. Use tongs to thoroughly toss.
- Refrigerate until needed, at least 1 hour (though 2 or 3 hours is better).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 311 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
5 INGREDIENT COLESLAW (FOR PULLED PORK)
Looking for an easy, creamy coleslaw that goes well with pulled pork or any other BBQ, grilled, or roasted meat? This is it! It's creamy, slightly sweet and tangy, and has a little punch from green onion and black pepper. You'll make this healthier (and dairy-free) coleslaw again and again!
Provided by Thriving Home
Categories Side Dish
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large serving bowl, whisk together the mayo, vinegar, honey, green onions, salt, and pepper.
- Add the coleslaw mix and stir until well combined.
- Let sit in the fridge for 2-4 hours before serving (the flavors get better. Be sure to taste and adjust the salt and pepper to your preference before serving.
PULLED PORK SANDWICH WITH BBQ SAUCE AND COLESLAW
Provided by Amanda Freitag
Categories main-dish
Time 9h45m
Yield 15 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the BBQ sauce: Combine the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, garlic, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, Cajun seasoning and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring until ingredients are completely incorporated. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently until the flavors have melded and sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. If not using right away, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- For the pulled pork: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
- Spread out the onions and garlic in an even layer in a roasting pan and pour in the chicken stock. Combine the Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and then rub all over with the spice mixture. Set the pork on top of the onions and garlic and cover the roasting pan with foil. Transfer to the oven and cook until the pork is fork tender, 6 to 8 hours.
- Remove the pork to a cutting board to cool. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve and reserve.
- If the pork has a bone, remove and discard it. With two forks, shred the meat into bite-size pieces, discarding any large pieces of fat. Return the shredded meat to the roasting pan. Add 2 cups of the BBQ sauce and a bit of the reserved cooking liquid if too dry.
- For the coleslaw: Combine the red and green cabbage, carrots and red onions in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl, and then add to the cabbage mixture. Mix well to combine. Taste for seasoning; adjust with more salt, pepper or sugar as needed.
- Serve the pulled pork on buns topped with coleslaw.
THE BEST VINEGAR COLESLAW
We love the zippiness that a vinegar-based dressing brings to this coleslaw, making it the perfect partner for rich, meaty dishes like pulled pork or ribs. Cabbage can take lots of seasoning and lots of vinegar, so don't be bashful. But the real secret to this colorful coleslaw is the marinating time - a long trip to the fridge softens up the veggies and gives them time to absorb the flavors of the vinaigrette. A drizzle of olive oil at the end balances the acidity.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the vinegar, salt, sugar, celery salt, pepper and garlic in a large bowl until combined. Reserve 1/4 cup of the dressing for serving. Toss the green cabbage, red cabbage and carrots in the remaining dressing until the vegetables are completely coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3.
- Strain the coleslaw through a colander and discard the liquid. Transfer the coleslaw to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the reserved dressing and the oil. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Toss to coat.
SOUTHERN PULLED PORK
North Carolina Style Pulled Pork -- from memory! It's usually served on buns with coleslaw piled on top and vinegar sauce.
Provided by JubalHarshaw
Categories Pork
Time 3h30m
Yield 20 sandwiches, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine all the spices to form a dry rub and press into all surfaces of the pork roast.
- Grill over low heat or in oven preheated to 225 for two and half to three hours. It should be about 170 degrees in the center. Let stand for ten minutes after you remove it from the grill or oven.
- Shred the pork into pieces with two forks.
- Mix in plenty of the vinegar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 306.3, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 15.4
THE BEST SLOW COOKER BBQ PULLED PORK AND COLESLAW SANDWICHES RECIPE
This recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork sandwiches is SO easy and the crunchy, creamy coleslaw takes it over the top!
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 8h30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Spray slow cooker with a little bit of non-stick cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a small saucepan, mix together seasonings (paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dry mustard) and rub on the outside of the pork roast. Take a larger roast. Place pork roast in slow cooker.
- Pour beef broth around the bottom of the slow cooker (don't pour it directly on the roast or it will rinse off all the seasonings).
- Cook on low heat for 8-10 hours (or high heat for 5-6, but I feel like the pork is more tender if you cook it on low).
- Shred the meat with 2 forks and pour in a bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce. Mix all together and serve on a bun with coleslaw.
- To make the coleslaw, combine coleslaw, cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, make dressing by combining mayonnaise, vinegar, celery seed, sugar, salt and pepper. Toss dressing into cabbage mixture and let chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 1823 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NORTH CAROLINA-STYLE PULLED PORK SANDWICHES AND COLESLAW
A pulled pork recipe from the October 2008 issue of "Every Day with Rachael Ray." Looks really good!
Provided by Karabea
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Mix together the salt, pepper, and paprika; sprinkle all over the pork and rub inches
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a 24-inch-long sheet of heavy duty foil and double wrap the pork.
- Place the pork, skin side up, in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; roast until tender, about 4 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and carefully unwrap the top of the pork, revealing the skin. Increase the heat to 450 degrees and roast for 20 minutes more.
- Transfer the roast to a large bowl, along with any juices. Using two forks, shred the pork. Add the vinegars, sugar, and hot sauce; toss. Serve on the hamburger buns, topped with coleslaw (recipe follows), if using.
- For the coleslaw: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegars, sugar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the cabbage and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes, then toss and serve.
SOUTHERN PULLED PORK
This recipe starts out on the stove, and ends up in the slow cooker! Add your favorite BBQ sauce and eat plain or on a bun! Great for parties.
Provided by Brenda Laughlin Sumner
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pulled Pork
Time 6h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the pork roast into large chunks. Season generously with the Cajun seasoning. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, and brown on all sides. Remove from the skillet, and transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes until tender. Stir in the water scraping the bottom to include all of the browned pork bits from the bottom of the pan, then pour the whole mixture into the slow cooker with the pork. Stir in liquid smoke flavoring.
- Cover, and cook on High for 6 hours, or until meat is falling apart when pierced with a fork. Remove pieces of pork from the slow cooker, and shred. Return to the slow cooker to keep warm while serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 282.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
PULLED-PORK SANDWICHES WITH COLESLAW
Use the tender meat from our Easy Pork Shoulder for these tasty sandwiches.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Let coleslaw stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce and pork. Cook over medium-high until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Serve pork on buns with coleslaw.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the cabbage and carrots for a crisp and even coleslaw.
- If you want a more flavorful coleslaw, use a combination of green and red cabbage.
- Be sure to drain the cabbage and carrots well after rinsing them to prevent the coleslaw from becoming watery.
- For a creamy coleslaw, use mayonnaise and sour cream as the base of the dressing.
- For a tangy coleslaw, use vinegar and mustard as the base of the dressing.
- Add some sweetness to the coleslaw with sugar or honey.
- Season the coleslaw with salt and pepper to taste.
- For a crunchy coleslaw, add some chopped celery or bell pepper.
- For a more unique coleslaw, try adding some shredded apple or pineapple.
- Serve the coleslaw immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Coleslaw is a versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is a great way to add a fresh and crunchy element to your plate. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a coleslaw recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious side dish, give coleslaw a try!
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