Barbecue Rub, Barbecue Sauce and Coleslaw Recipe

All-South Barbecue Rub

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

4 tablespoons paprika

All you do is throw them together and mix them well.

About 1 cup

Eastern North Carolina—Style Barbecue Sauce

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup cider vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Once again, folks, just mix ’em together. Keeps 2 months, covered.

About 2 cups

Tidewater Coleslaw

1½ cups commercial mayonnaise

½ cup white vinegar

1/3 cup sugar

1 tablespoon celery seed

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

1 head green cabbage, finely shredded

2 carrots, finely grated

1. In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and salt and pepper to taste, and mix well.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage and carrots. Pour the dressing over the mixture and blend well. Refrigerate until serving time.

About 2½ cups

Try: The Only Real Barbecue Sandwich, or North Carolina Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwich