Now that you have my recipe for pulled pork, let's sliiiide that bun over and talk about the coleslaw. Because you're probably getting lots of cabbage in your CSA shares right about now. You know you are!
Husband loves coleslaw, specifically my coleslaw. It's one of the reasons he keeps me around. For my part, I put up with him because of his tremendous dishwashing skills and the fact that he eats my coleslaw. That's not something every guy likes, you know? Coleslaw and piles of dirty dishes? My prince!
Coleslaw (print-friendly version)
In reality, I eyeball all the measurements, and it comes out slightly differently each time but always good.
1 pound cabbage, red or green, cored, shredded
1 carrot, peeled, grated
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayo
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Kosher salt
Lots and lots of freshly ground black pepper
Set the shredded cabbage in a colander set over a plate, and sprinkle it all over with about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Let it sit for an hour or two to wilt. The cabbage will become increasingly wet as it releases its liquid. I like to gently squeeze it dry a bit with a towel as I transfer it to a bowl, fistful by fistful. Having the veggies not be sopping wet helps the dressing cling better instead of sliding off into the bottom of the bowl. Squeeze the shredded carrot over the sink and then add to the cabbage.
In a small bowl, whisk the mayo with the vinegar. Add lots of black pepper, but hold off on the salt for now. You may not need much or any. Toss the vegetables with the dressing. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Let chill in the refrigerator. Stir again just before serving.
Local Ingredients:
Cabbage, carrots: Waltham Fields Community Farm, Waltham, MA
This is an interesting coleslaw recipe. Thanks for sharing it.
Posted by: Jeff @ Cheeseburger | September 17, 2012 at 04:43 AM
My husband is not allowed to read your blog because he will leave me for you.
Posted by: Susanna Baird | September 17, 2012 at 07:52 PM
Susanna: Oh, but I'm terrible in bed. Can't figure out how anything works!
Posted by: Tammy | September 17, 2012 at 09:24 PM
Hi Tammy, I just came across your blog today while trying to figure out whether my KitchenAid could be fixed. What a serendipitous find! I love your cooking style. I'm a big fan of Waltham Farms myself (live in Lexington). I won a month of CSA at their auction this spring and now I'm on the waiting list. Looking forward to your next post.
Posted by: Betsy | September 18, 2012 at 08:30 PM