Why You Should Try It
• Dolly Parton’s creamy coleslaw recipe includes finely chopped cabbage, onions, carrots, and bell peppers mixed with a sweet and tangy dressing.
• The recipe is enhanced by the addition of sweet pickle juice and chopped dill pickles.
• Salting the cabbage prior to mixing helps draw out moisture, ensuring the coleslaw remains crisp and not watery.
Dolly Parton has blessed us with numerous treasures—her mesmerizing songs, the beloved film “9 to 5,” and surprisingly, a top-notch secret for making irresistible coleslaw.
Beyond her musical and acting prowess, Dolly has penned two cookbooks, including her latest, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, co-authored with her sister. Before these, she shared recipes in Dollywood Presents Tennessee Mountain Home Cooking. While I’ve never snagged a copy of that spiral classic, a fortunate online encounter led me to one of its standout recipes: Dolly Parton’s Cole Slaw.
Dolly Parton’s Secret for Perfect Coleslaw
Dolly’s trick for the ultimate coleslaw is surprisingly simple: she uses pickles creatively. Sweet pickle juice is mixed into the dressing while chopped dill pickles or relish are tossed in with the vegetables.
This method is effective because it balances the creamy, sweet, tangy, and crunchy elements that make coleslaw delightful. This recipe yields a vibrant and tasty version of this barbecue classic that will surely make you a popular guest at any gathering.
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Crafting Dolly Parton’s Coleslaw
Dolly’s coleslaw recipe is refreshingly straightforward. Begin by finely chopping or shredding one medium cabbage, an onion, a carrot, and a red bell pepper. Add these to a mixture of 1/4 cup sweet pickle juice, 1/4 cup white vinegar, a tablespoon of minced dill pickles or relish, one cup of mayonnaise, two tablespoons of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and a teaspoon of salt. Mix well and serve. That’s all there is to it!
Tips for Crafting Dolly Parton’s Coleslaw
- While Dolly’s recipe calls for a generous amount of sugar, you can easily reduce the amount by half or substitute it with honey or Splenda, especially since the sweet pickle juice already contributes a significant sweetness.
- To ensure your coleslaw stays crisp, salt the cabbage in a colander first to draw out water before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Feel free to experiment with the veggies. Try using a red onion instead of a yellow one, or add different colored bell peppers. Just as Dolly endorsed Beyonce’s rendition of Jolene, she’d likely approve of your personal twist on her recipe.
Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz
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