So when it was time for me to envision a new recipe for my friends over at Stubb’s, I thought about that delicious coleslaw and my dear friend Donya’s BBQ Red Slaw and knew that was the direction I wanted to go. To say the least, it was a success. Speaking of that Red Slaw… Have y’all tried it? Much like bbq is a regional thing, that slaw is apparently regional as well. I had never even heard of it until Donya posted it on her blog one day. I was so intrigued and I’ve been making it ever since. But I digress…
Combining the original Stubb’s sauce with a little yellow mustard (which I’m nearly positive is the base for the bbq place’s slaw) and apple cider vinegar gave the slaw a delicious tart and tangy flavor that I just love. A little goes a long way with this because of the bold flavor, so just when you think you won’t have enough dressing, just keep stirring. I also found the use of some tongs to be helpful in getting it all mixed.
I like using Stubb’s sauce because it gets its bold flavor from real ingredients, with no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. And while in many recipes I urge you to substitute your favorite brand of ingredients, in this case, I recommend you stick with Stubb’s. This recipe was specifically developed with the flavor profiles of Stubb’s in mind and other brands will have varying levels of sweetness and sourness which could change the flavor of the entire dish.
Whip this deliciousness up for your Memorial Day BBQ and have everyone asking for the recipe!
Recipe Card
BBQ Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Stubb's Original Bar-B-Que Sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 (16-ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the bar-b-que sauce, mustard and vinegar. In a large bowl, combine the sauce with the cole slaw mix and stir to mix. Serve immediately.
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend grabbing your favorite brands and plugging those ingredients into an online nutritional calculator.
A Gramma
OMG, delish salad. I made a keto version and spiced it up a bit. We tried the original recipe with sugar free sauce and it was sooo good. The second time I twisted it up a bit with jalapeno finely diced, some green pepper, and lots of cilantro. I served it on pulled pork sliders and all the guys at my work went crazy for it. Making a triple batch today. Thank you so much. WAY BETTER than creamy mayo based coleslaw.
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!!
Grace
Can this be made a day ahead of time since it says serve immediately?
Yes, it can be made ahead of time.
Mike Merlo
Not a big fan of this, although it was better with some mayo. Did become a Stubbs BBQ sauce fan though.
Glad you enjoyed the sauce!
Bernidine Davis
Thanks so much for the recipe. I have made it for several family barbecues and it is always a big hit.
So glad everyone has enjoyed it!
Kay
Can you order Stubbs sauce? I can’t find it in my area but the slaw sounds great!!!
Thanks! Yes, they do have an Amazon store. https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/9418743011?_encoding=UTF8&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Stubb%27s&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_9418743011
Paula M Schlotterbeck
Oh gosh, this sounds wonderful (and naturally gluten free, which is awesome for me as a Celiac). I’m stopping by the store on the way home to buy the ingredients. Thank you so much!
Hope you’ll enjoy!
Sondy7
Stacey, I found it needed a small scoop of mayo~then it was divine!
Way to make it your own!
Nana
Sounds like something I would enjoy but have never seen Stubb’s Sauce in my area.
Oh, I hope you can find some! 🙂
Terry E Long
There’s nothing that can’t be found on the internet 🙂
Mary // chattavore
Oh, what a great idea! I don’t usually love coleslaw (or at least I’m very picky about it) but I think I could go for this!
Kari
I’ve never had bbq sauce in my coleslaw but it totally makes sense since I don’t eat pulled pork without cole slaw!
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Kay | Cooking with K
I have just become a fan of Stubb’s BBQ Sauce…it has the lowest sugar count for BBQ sauce with the most flavor. I like BBQ sauce sweet and my husband doesn’t, but Stubb’s has a really good flavor that has won me over. This recipe for coleslaw sounds amazing.
Thanks, Kay! We certainly love Stubb’s at our house!
Brandie
I love me some BBQ slaw! I live close to the NC border and so have a love for NC BBQ. I love your version Stacey! Will definitely try 🙂
Thanks, friend! Hope you’ll enjoy!