blue cheese jalapeno coleslaw

Blue Cheese Jalapeño Coleslaw

Thanks to Pigs Eatin’ Ribs in Charlevoix, a small corner of Northern Michigan’s food scene has edged its way toward the savory succulence of southern-style barbecue. Make their coleslaw for your next summer BBQ.

Ingredients

Dressing
  • 4 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon celery seeds
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground
  • black pepper
Slaw
  • 1 head green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 red onion, finely sliced
  • 2 cups crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Directions

Dressing Combine ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Slaw In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together with slaw dressing and toss to combine. Serves 6–8.

Photo(s) by Todd Zawistowski