A Carolina Slaw Dog is a classic hot dog recipe that deserves a spot on every summertime cookout menu. The star of the show is homemade coleslaw topping a perfectly cooked hot dog, with a few extras added in for a memorable bite that makes you feel like a kid again.
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This hot dog is EVERYTHING. I loved them as a kid, and I still love them now. They are my absolute favorite way to eat a hot dog.
Of course, growing up, I didn’t know they were a classic in the Carolina’s and honestly, I didn’t care. All I ever cared about was how they tasted. And WOW, are they good!
What Is A Carolina Slaw Dog?
Every part of the country has its own version of how to serve the best hot dog. But around here, it’s the slaw dog. It’s really all about what you put on the hot dog that makes it so special:
- Hot Dogs and fresh buns (toasted or not, it’s your choice)
- Homemade creamy slaw
- Homemade chili – some folks call it a sauce because of the fine texture of the beef. I’ve included my recipe for hot dog chili, which has incredible flavor.
- Yellow mustard
- Chopped onions
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Ingredients For Creamy Coleslaw
- Cabbage – grated or a store-bought mix
- Mayonnaise
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sugar
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Cracked Pepper
What’s The Best Way To Store Coleslaw
Since this recipe is made with mayonnaise, it should be stored in the refrigerator. It will keep for 3-5 days properly stored
How To Make The Best Carolina Slaw Dog
Who would believe that such simple things could come together to make something so incredible? It’s really not complicated or hard to make this tasty main dish.
- Make the Home Run Chili. While the chili simmers, make the Creamy Coleslaw and store it in the fridge.
- Cook the hot dogs on the grill, skillet, or air fryer.
- Grab a bun and cradle the hot dog in the middle.
- Drizzle over some yellow mustard, and sprinkle on a few onions.
- Spoon over the chili and top off the dog with slaw.
- DIG IN!
Can You Make These Hot Dogs Ahead Of Time?
The simple answer is yes, but, you need to plan things out. Here’s how to make Carolina Slaw Dogs ahead of time:
- Make the slaw, and store in the refrigerator, covered, until ready to serve.
- Chop the onions and store them in a container in the fridge.
- Make the chili, store it in the refrigerator, then reheat before serving.
Then, when it’s time, cook the hot dogs, and serve the slaw, onions, chili, and mustard.
What To Serve With Carolina Slaw Dogs
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Best Crock Pot Baked Beans
- BLT Tortellini Pasta Salad
- Air Fryer Corn On The Cob
- Home Run Hot Dog Chili
- Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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Ingredients
Creamy Coleslaw
- 1 14-ounce package coleslaw mix
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add coleslaw mix to a bowl along with the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix together until well blended.
- Store in the refrigerator covered until ready to serve.
Notes
- Since this recipe is made with mayonnaise, it needs to be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
- When serving, make sure it’s not left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature. If you are going to serve it outside, here’s a great tip – fill a large bowl with ice then place the bowl of coleslaw on top to keep it cool.
- Use good quality mayonnaise. The flavor of the mayonnaise will make a big difference in the overall taste of the coleslaw.
- Don’t over-mix the coleslaw. Over-mixing will make the cabbage mushy.
- Add a little bit of grated carrot and purple cabbage to the coleslaw for added color and sweetness.
- If you want a spicier coleslaw, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
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I make it as written but added dried cranberries for extra sweet treat! If you’ve never added it, try it you won’t be disappointed!
Wow! This is great.
~Donya
I Love this coleslaw. I only had one problem.
I had no vinegar. So I used a teaspoon of kosher dill pickle juice and a little lemon juice. It is so good thank you! 🥬
Looks absolutely amazing can’t wait to try it
Hey there Shawna!
Thank you so much for your kind words of support and your phenomenal rating! I hope you enjoy the recipe, if you have any questions about this recipe, please feel free to reach out, I’d be more than happy to help!
~Donya