Coleslaw for BBQ
The best Coleslaw for BBQ is a simple side dish to serve with any meal on the grill. Made with a creamy homemade dressing, shredded cabbage and carrots.
Homemade coleslaw is an absolute must have for Peach BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Smoked Brisket and alongside Grilled Baby Back Ribs. This slaw has a delicious creamy dressing with the perfect sweet and tangy balance of flavors.
Slaw is a favorite make ahead side dish for everything from burgers to grilled catfish and this recipe comes together in about 5 minutes.
Ingredients Needed
- Mayo
- Sour Cream
- Cider Vinegar
- Sugar
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- Slaw Mix: Pre-Shredded Cabbage + Carrots
Step By Step Directions
In a bowl, add mayo, sour cream, cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
Whisk together until well blended.
Add shredded cabbage and carrots.
Stir until well combined.
Slaw can be served immediately or covered and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Store coleslaw in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
Variations: White vinegar can be substituted for cider vinegar.
Other Add Ins: Sliced green onions, diced celery or diced apples will add more crunch and additional flavors.
More Easy Side Dishes to Try
Southern Potato Salad or the spicy Jalapeno Potato Salad are always a favorite for any cookout or dinner on the grill. Great to make ahead.
Grilled Creamed Corn is a great skillet corn recipe filled with cheese and crispy bacon.
Peach BBQ Baked Beans are full of amazing flavor and will impress everyone at your next bbq.
If you aren’t a fan of creamy slaw, try this No Mayo Coleslaw for a quick and easy side dish.
This is the best Coleslaw for BBQ and it is one of the easiest side dish recipes to make for family dinners or cookouts for a crowd.
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Coleslaw for BBQ
The best Coleslaw for BBQ is a simple side dish to serve with any meal on the grill. Made with a creamy homemade dressing, shredded cabbage and carrots.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 14 ounce bag slaw mix or 6 cups shredded cabbage + 1/2 cup shredded carrrots
Instructions
- Add mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Add slaw mix to the bowl and mix throroughly.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Storage: Coleslaw can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
Variations: White vinegar can be substituted for cider vinegar.
Other Add Ins: Sliced green onions, diced celery or diced apples will add more crunch and additional flavors.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 265Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 330mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
Nutritional information is estimated and may not be accurate.
So easy with a bag of coleslaw mix. It was fantastic served with pulled pork!
This was great with the burgers we had the other night!! Everyone loved it, thanks for sharing.
Hi Olivia,
Thanks so much, glad you liked it.
~ Milisa
Easy to make, fresh and delicious. It was gone in minutes!
Hi Jen,
Glad it was a hit.
~ Milisa