Memphis Mustard Slaw

Memphis Mustard Slaw
Memphis Mustard Slaw
Part of what makes Memphis barbecue Memphis barbecue is the slaw - it's not a mayonnaise-based slaw in the style of the Northeast, nor a vinegar-based slaw in the style of North Carolina. No, Memphis slaw is mustard based and the spice and vinegar are just what you need to counterpoint the richness of the pork. Tip: This is a chopped, not shredded, slaw. Use a food processor fitted with a metal chopping blade to chop the cabbage. Tip: While tradition calls for using an inexpensive ballpark-style mustard. I like the salty sharpness of Dijon mustard instead.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 6
vegan vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free gluten free red meat free shellfish free dairy free pescatarian
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as texas pete
  • 1 medium carrot peeled
  • 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar or more to taste
  • coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper kosher or sea salt
  • 1 small green cabbage cored and cut into 1-inch pieces (for abaout 4 cups finely chopped)
  • Carbohydrate 12.9454616116807 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 5.6406001446629 g
  • Fiber 5.53238687267929 g
  • Protein 3.00002081629211 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.467816050511875 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (237g)
  • Sodium 1933.56618189428 mg
  • Sugar 7.41307473900138 g
  • Trans Fat 0.148487739198664 g
  • Calories 106 calories

1. Place the mustard and sugar in a nonreactive mixing bowl and whisk to mix. Gradually whisk in the vinegar, oil, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste; the dressing should be highly seasoned. Set the dressing aside. 2. Finely chop the cabbage in a food processor fitted with a metal chopping blade, running the machine in short bursts; this is a chopped, not a shredded, slaw. Work in several batches so as not to overcrowd the processor bowl (overprocessing will reduce the cabbage to mush). Finely grate the carrot by hand or using the shredding disk of the food processor. 3. Add the cabbage and carrot to the dressing and toss to mix. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and/or vinegar as necessary. The slaw tastes best served within a few hours of being made but can be refrigerated, covered, for a day or two. Taste for seasoning before serving, adding more salt and/or vinegar as necessary, and toss to remix.