Lexington-Style Red Coleslaw
"Ketchup provides the "red" in this slaw, which has a tangy, sweet, and spicy barbecue flavor. [Photographs: Joshua Bousel] 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. Why this recipe works: * A sugar-and-salt mixture purges the cabbage of excess moisture, leaving it tender, but still crunchy and well-seasoned. * Using ketchup instead of mayonnaise gives this slaw its red color and Lexington roots. * Hot sauce adds a touch of heat that makes this slaw really stand out...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Dressing:
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2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons hot sauce, preferably Texas Pete
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For the Slaw:
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1 large head green cabbage (about 3 1/2 pounds), finely shredded on a mandoline or by hand
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1 large carrot, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/3 cup kosher salt
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