Alabama Red Hot Slaw Food

RED HOT SLAW

Steps:

• Place the cabbage in a large/wide heatproof serving bowl. It makes it easier to toss all the shredded cabbage.
• In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat for 5 minutes or until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain, then toss with the cabbage.
• Discard all but around 3 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes or until soft. Sprinkle the sugar over the top and cook 2 minutes longer or until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the vinegar and bring to a boil.
• In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the water until smooth. Stir this mixture in to the skillet along with the salt and pepper. Return to a boil and cook 1 minute longer. Pour the mixture over the cabbage and toss well.
• Cabbage should have a bright magenta color.

ALABAMA CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Butter and toast the burger bun. Pile on the chicken, cole slaw, sauce and pickles and enjoy!
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder in a bowl and whisk until incorporated. Sprinkle over chicken and rub evenly (save remainder of the rub for another use).
• Put chicken in pan with a lid and roast, covered, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Let chicken rest 15 minutes, then remove skin and set aside. Pick meat from the bones into bite-size pieces. Chop skin and mix with the chicken.
• Place mayonnaise, pepper sauce, sugar, garlic powder and black pepper in a bowl and whisk until incorporated. Refrigerate to chill about 20 minutes. Add the cabbages and carrots and mix with hands until coated.
• Place mayonnaise, horseradish, vinegar, pepper, salt, sugar and cayenne in a bowl and whisk until incorporated.

ALABAMA HOT SLAW

Steps:

• Add the following ingredients to a large bowl in order listed (do not mix, just pile one on top of the next): cabbage, celery, carrots, bell pepper, and red onions.
• In a smaller bowl, add the vinegar, sugar, and salt; whisk until clear.
• Add in the black pepper, mustard, and Tabasco to taste; stir to mix, then pour on the vegetables.
• In a small skillet, heat the oil until it just begins to smoke.
• Pour hot oil over vegetables, aiming particularly for the onions and pepper.
• Let rest for 3-4 minutes.
• Toss and serve; may refrigerate for later use.

ALABAMA WHITE BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• For the chicken: Place the chicken skin in a single layer in a large nonstick skillet. Cook the skin over low heat, flipping once, until it crisps up, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, shred the chicken meat into bite-size pieces into a large bowl. Reserve the wings to nibble on or for another use.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, vinegar, horseradish, mustard, pepper and salt to taste. Add the dressing to the shredded chicken and toss to coat. Set aside to let the dressing soak into the chicken.
• For the pickle slaw: In a medium bowl, add the cabbage, celery salt, sugar, hot sauce, if using, pickles and pickle brine, and carrot. Toss together to mix well. Taste and the adjust seasonings and set aside.
• Preheat a griddle pan over medium-low heat. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Cook the buttered sides on the griddle until toasted and golden, about 4 minutes.
• Top the unbuttered sides of 4 slices of the toast with the crispy chicken skin, then top with the chicken and pickle slaw. Top each sandwich with a slice of bread with the buttered-side up. Serve.

ALABAMA WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mustard, horseradish, garlic powder, salt, pepper, chipotle pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Let sit for 1 hour before using.

ALABAMA RED HOT SLAW

Steps:

• Layer vegetables in a large bowl starting with the cabbage and ending with the onion but DO NOT MIX In a blender, mix: vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, mustard and hot sauce till sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture over the vegetables but DO NOT MIX. In heavy skillet heat the oil until it begins to smoke. Drizzle it over the vegetables but DO NOT MIX. Let stand for 5 minutes. Toss and serve immediately or chill.