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Lexington Style Red Coleslaw

This tangy Lexington Style Red Coleslaw is a staple of Piedmont style BBQ in North Carolina and makes for the perfect side for Carolina BBQ. This red slaw is the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 1 Medium Head cabbage
  • ⅓ Cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
Dressing
  • ½ Cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ Cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine well. Place in the refrigerator.
  2. Core and shred or chop the green cabbage. Place in a bowl or colander and toss with the sugar and salt. Allow to sit for 1-2 hours.
  3. Rinse the cabbage in a colander to remove most of the salt and sugar mixture. Pat the cabbage dry with a paper towel.
  4. Mix the cabbage with the red slaw dressing and stir until it is evenly combined.
  5. Refrigerate until serving, for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.05g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Sodium 1978mg (82%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% Daily Value*

Calories 83kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0%
Sodium 1978mg 82%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.