Crispy Sandwich Slaw

Name: Crispy Sandwich Slaw
Ingredients: ½ head green cabbage, finely shredded on a mandolin or by hand; ½ head red cabbage, finely shredded on a mandolin or by hand; 1 large red onion, finely sliced on a mandolin or by hand; 1 large carrot, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater; 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced into rings, optional; ½ cup (100 g) white sugar; ½ cup (150 g) kosher salt, plus more as needed; ¾ cup (175 g) Fresh Mayonnaise; ¼ cup (59 ml) apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons (22 g) Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon (6 g) freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) hot sauce, plus more as needed; ¼ cup (15 g) roughly chopped fresh parsley or cilantro leaves; ¼ cup (15 g) roughly chopped fresh parsley or cilantro leaves

Preparation info

Makes about
12
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Epic BBQ Sandwiches

By Brad Prose

Published 2026

About

I’ve been making my own versions of slaw for over a decade, ever since I read about how chef J. Kenji López-Alt cures cabbage with salt and sugar to draw out the moisture and deeply season the veggies. This version is inspired by his method, but I’ve thrown in a little extra heat and crunch for good measure. It’s the perfect topper for most sandwiches, and let me tell you—it’s especially killer with pulled

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Vegetarian
Gluten-free

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