Coleslaw with pickle juice instead of vinegar for pulled pork, fish tacos, and more.

This is a twist on theclassic coleslaw.

It cuts through the richness of a BBQ chicken sandwich!

pickle slaw in a white bowl

Nick Evans

It’s like coleslaw and pickle relish all in one!

Serve this slaw on top offish tacosor hot dogs, or alongsideburgers,grilled steak, orgrilled fish.

The Best Cabbage for Slaw

For this recipe, we use green cabbage.

A plate with pickles, chips and shredded bbq chicken sandwich with pickle slaw and topped with bbq sauce. A second plate with two sandwiches and sarrano mayo are behind the plate.

Nick Evans

It has the perfect texture and flavor for coleslaw.

You’ll need about half of a medium head.

Make-Ahead Instructions

This slaw can be made up to 2 days in advance.

It will also keep for up to 5 days, but the texture diminishes over time.

Love Coleslaw?

Stir in the cabbage, carrots, and pickles.

Season to your liking with salt and pepper.

Pickle slaw can be made a day or two in advance and stored in the fridge.