The Carolina Slaw Burger

When I think of the great road food of North Carolina, pulled pork sandwiches immediately come to mind. Served on soft untoasted buns, the pulled pork sandwich of the celebrated out-of-the-way pig joints usually comes standard with a big dollop of creamy coleslaw. That coleslaw is not served as a side, however; it’s presented on the sandwich. In my mind, this equals borderline healthy eating—at least I’m getting some veggies. It probably didn’t take long for someone to apply the same treatment to a burger, specifically a chili cheeseburger, giving birth to a Southern legend.