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Carolina Red Slaw

Carolina Red Slaw

Carolina Red Slaw is a unique variation of coleslaw that's perfect as a side dish for barbecue. It's made from fresh cabbage, carrot, and red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips and dressed in a red wine vinegar-based marinade. This marinade gives the slaw its distinctive red color and sweet-tart taste. The slaw should be marinated in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to allow the vegetables to fully soak up the marinade.

Ingredients:
  • 1 head of cabbage (about 1 kg), 
  • 1 red bell pepper, 
  • 1 carrot, 
  • 1 cup of red wine vinegar, 
  • 1/2 cup of sugar, 
  • 1/4 cup of ketchup, 
  • 1 teaspoon of salt, 
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
2h 20m cooking
time time
6 number
servings person
Recipe Difficulty: Light
Cooking method:

Carolina Red Slaw is a popular variation of coleslaw often served with barbecue in North Carolina, USA. The key ingredient of this slaw is red wine vinegar, which gives it a distinctive red color and sweet-tart taste.

  1. Start by thoroughly washing and slicing the cabbage, carrot, and red bell pepper into thin strips. This can be done manually or with a food processor.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, ketchup, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Add the sliced vegetables to the bowl and mix well to ensure they are fully coated with the marinade.
  4. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to allow the vegetables to soak up the marinade.
  5. Stir the slaw well again before serving. Carolina Red Slaw is perfect as a side dish for barbecue or other grilled dishes.

Enjoy your meal!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
  • Calories: 150 kcal 
  • Protein: 2 g 
  • Fat: 1 g 
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g 
  • Fiber: 4 g 
  • Sugar: 28 g