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Apr202013

Pittsburgh Slaw

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This Pittsburgh coleslaw is tangy with just the right amount of bite. It’s perfect on pulled pork and pretty much any sandwich you get while visiting the ‘Burgh!

So in an upcoming recipe, you’ll see exactly how this magical slaw is used (other than simply eaten with a fork).  This slaw was my nemesis for quite some time.  Most people, when they think of coleslaw think of that creamy mayo buttermilk stuff.  While that’s great in it’s own right, we here in Pittsburgh have an iconic sammich slaw. It’s vinegar based and while simple, the flavors are magical. This slaw MAKES the sammich.

Pittsburgh Slaw2

These simple ingredients haunted me forever!  I, for the life of me, couldn’t get it right.  After some digging, googling and honest to goodness trial and error I finally nailed it. 

Pittsburgh Slaw

So those of you that have been to the ‘Burgh, tasted one of these sammiches but then decided to live elsewhere, here ya go!  Your very own version of Pittsburgh.  But wait.. there’s more on the horizon so stay tuned *wink*

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Pittsburgh Slaw

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cabbage, cut into thin strips
  • 1 large (or 2 medium) carrot(s), shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed, crushed (can use celery salt in place but reduce the kosher salt by at least a 1/4 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl add the cabbage, carrots and onion.
  2. Stir with a fork just to mix up.
  3. In a smaller bowl add the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, sugar and crushed celery seed.
  4. Whisk to combine.
  5. Pour over the cabbage mixture and mix to incorporate.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Notes

This is a tangy vinegary slaw. You can reduce the vinegar to 1 tablespoon and increase the sugar slightly.

473.1 g345.3 mg2.5 g6.1 g1 g0 mg

Keywords: coleslaw, pittsburgh slaw, vinegar slaw

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*Psst… wanna know why I’m giving you this recipe now?  And more importantly, what’s on the horizon???

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  1. Linda says

    May 13, 2022 at 6:37 am

    Perfect! Love this slaw. It’s great on a sandwich, as is, and I enjoy it with grilled seasoned Mahi. Kinda reminds me of eating a fish taco without all the taco. I bet serving grilled chicken on a bed of it too would be delicious!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Kelly says

    June 28, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    This was perfect with pulled pork. I did cheat a bit and used a bag of angel hair coleslaw, added carrots and very thinly sliced red onion. Even the “creamy” coleslaw people enjoyed it!😉

    ★★★★★

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  3. Cindy says

    April 4, 2020 at 8:36 am

    I made this last night and it was wonderful! It is a good change of pace from creamy cole slaws. Definitely a keeper.

    ★★★★★

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    • TKWAdmin says

      April 4, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you so much Cindy! So happy you loved it!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  4. Carolyn says

    February 2, 2020 at 9:05 am

    Add cucumbers too!!

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  5. Michelle says

    July 22, 2019 at 7:33 pm

    It was delicious. I added a 1/2 tsp of honey to cut the vinegar.

    ★★★★

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  6. JoeW says

    November 13, 2018 at 11:03 am

    Lori,
    Made this for dinner on Sunday, Very good, and very well received, even by the one who doesn’t much care for cabbage. Far superior to the standard mayo-based versions.
    Passed it on to another mayophobiac (you’ll recognize yourself in that noun, I trust), with a strong recommendation.

    Thanks,
    JOe

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    • TKWAdmin says

      November 14, 2018 at 9:25 am

      Thank you so much Joe! LOL mayophobiac – love it! So happy everyone loved it!

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      Reply
  7. JoeW says

    November 13, 2018 at 10:59 am

    Made this for dinner on Sunday. Very good, and very well received. Far superior to the mayo-based versions.
    Passed it on to another mayophobiac, with a strong recommendation.

    Thanks, Lori.

    Joe

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  8. Julie says

    April 20, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    mmmm have been there and do remember this!!

    ★★★★★

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    • TKWAdmin says

      April 20, 2013 at 9:58 pm

      This slaw is probably one of the best I’ve had (if I do say so myself). If you’ve been to that sammich shop then you MUST MUST MUST check out this recipe *wink*

      http://www.thekitchenwhisperer.net/2013/04/20/pittsburgh-style-grilled-cheese-nat/

      Best Kitchen Wishes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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