This is the best coleslaw for pulled pork and other delicious barbecue recipes like ribs and smoked bologna! It's creamy, crunchy, and goes perfectly with smoky Southern barbecue.
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Marrekus loves this coleslaw recipe, especially when he makes smoked pulled pork and pork ribs! Of course, he put his own spin on it that takes it to another level. The secret? BBQ seasoning! It adds a smoky, savory kick that will make your mouth water.
There's just something special about the combination of smoky, tender pulled pork and creamy, crunchy coleslaw piled high on a sandwich bun! Serve this BBQ coleslaw recipe at your next cookout or potluck.
Ingredients
- Coleslaw tri-color mix
- Mayonnaise
- Sugar
- White wine vinegar
- Creole mustard
- BBQ seasoning
- Celery seed
- Lemon juice
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
SHRED YOUR OWN VEGGIES
Skip the bagged coleslaw mix and shred your own! Use a medium-sized green cabbage and two carrots. Use a grater or food processor to shred. Then, toss the shredded veggies in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, let sit for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture before proceeding with the dressing.
How to make coleslaw for pulled pork and other barbecue
- In a large mixing bowl, toss in your tri-color coleslaw mix.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, white wine vinegar, creole mustard, BBQ seasoning, celery seed, and lemon juice. Give it a good whisk until it's a creamy, dreamy concoction.
- Pour that luscious dressing over your coleslaw mix. Gently toss everything together until the coleslaw is evenly coated.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Go easy on the salt, especially if using table salt; you can always add more later if needed.
- Pop your BBQ coleslaw in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Serve BBQ coleslaw with pulled pork, ribs, or your other favorite barbecue recipes.
Recipe tips
- Chill coleslaw in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to an hour before serving so the flavors to meld together.
- Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning to suit your preferences.
What else goes good with coleslaw?
This BBQ coleslaw recipe is great with pulled pork, and also barbecue pork ribs, beef ribs, short ribs, smoked bologna, and baked beans.
We especially love these pulled pork parfaits, or "BBQ in a Jar" topped with coleslaw, pulled pork, mashed potatoes, and baked beans.
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📖 Recipe
The Best Coleslaw for Pulled Pork
Ingredients
- 16 ounce tri-color coleslaw mix
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon creole mustard
- 1 teaspoon BBQ seasoning
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss in your tri-color coleslaw mix.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, white wine vinegar, creole mustard, BBQ seasoning, celery seed, and lemon juice. Give it a good whisk until it's a creamy, dreamy concoction.
- Pour that luscious dressing over your coleslaw mix. Gently toss everything together until the coleslaw is evenly coated.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Go easy on the salt, especially if using table salt; you can always add more later if needed.
- Pop your coleslaw in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Serve coleslaw with pulled pork, ribs, or your other favorite barbecue recipes.
Ann says
This was fantastic. Great balance between sweet, tangy and creamy. My husband took one bite and said "Save this recipe right now." It really brought our smoked rib dinner to a whole new level.