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Sonny’s BBQ Coleslaw Recipe

Sonny’s BBQ Coleslaw Recipe

Make the best Sonny’s BBQ Coleslaw Recipe at home with crunchy cabbage, creamy dressing, and simple ingredients in easy steps.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon celery seed

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare Vegetables
  1. Shred cabbage and carrots finely for a crisp texture and place them together inside a large mixing bowl.
    Shredded Cabbage and Carrots in Mixing Bowl
Step 2: Make Dressing
  1. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, pepper, and celery seed until creamy and smooth.
    Creamy Coleslaw Dressing Being Mixed
Step 3: Combine Everything
  1. Pour the creamy dressing over the shredded vegetables and mix thoroughly until every piece becomes evenly coated.
    Mixing Creamy Coleslaw Together
Step 4: Chill the Coleslaw
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least one hour before serving for better flavor.
    Chilled Coleslaw Ready to Refrigerate
Step 5: Serve Fresh
  1. Stir the coleslaw once more before serving it cold alongside barbecue meats, burgers, or sandwiches.
    Finished Sonny’s BBQ Style Coleslaw

Notes

For the best flavor, let the coleslaw chill at least one hour before serving.