Its the perfect blend of a mayo-based and a vinegar-based slaw.
Labor Day is a holiday that brings on a lot of emotions here in the South.
This juxtaposition also makes it ripe for good eating.
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This is when I became a fan of Classic Coleslaw.
Among those, I contributed mygo-to baked beans recipefromSouthern Livingand a newcomer, this Classic Coleslaw Recipe.
To accompany the ribs and baked beans, I really wanted something, well, classic.
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And this recipe is literally called “Classic Coleslaw.”
Here’s your sign.
Even my husband, who is on the record as lukewarm on coleslaw, loved it.
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He even said it was better than any restaurant coleslaw he’d tried before.
One of the best things about this recipe is its versatility.
And one of my friends commented, “I want to put this on a hot dog.”
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Every head nodded in support of this notion.
