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A delicious plate of Summer Meat Slaw

Summer Meat Slaw

Summer Meat Slaw is a game-changer for coleslaw enthusiasts everywhere. Whether you're using leftover pulled pork or any cooked meat of your choice, this slaw is a unique and flavorful addition to your summer cookout menu.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 head green cabbage
  • 120 g sliced green onions plus more for garnish
  • 1 piece red bell pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
Meat
  • 4 cups pulled pork or other cooked, shredded meat
Dressing
  • 60 ml avocado oil divided, or as needed
  • 1 cucchiaino kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 cucchiaino freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cucchiaini chile garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • 80 ml seasoned rice vinegar
  • 33 g chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • Nonstick Skillet
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Halve and core the cabbage, then cut each half into 2 pieces and slice into 1/4-inch thick strips; set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine green onions, bell pepper, and crushed garlic. Use a vegetable peeler to create thin strips of carrot over the top.
  3. Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat and add pulled pork. Cook until the pork is very hot and develops a brown crust, which should take about 5 minutes. If the meat is lean, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan as needed.
  4. Pour the hot pork over the veggies in the mixing bowl and toss to combine using tongs.
  5. In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of oil and place over high heat. Add the sliced cabbage and salt. Cook and stir until the cabbage softens and begins to brown in spots while still retaining some crunch.
  6. Transfer the cabbage to the mixing bowl and add black pepper, Sriracha, and rice vinegar. Mix the slaw thoroughly before adding the chopped cilantro.
  7. Taste the slaw for seasoning and adjust salt, pepper, heat, and vinegar as needed.
  8. Serve the slaw hot, warm, or at room temperature, garnished with thinly sliced green onions. If preparing ahead of time, make sure to warm the slaw before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This slaw can be served hot, warm, or at room temperature. For a vegetarian option, consider using grilled tofu or tempeh instead of meat.
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