Carolina-Style Slaw Dogs are topped with mustard, homemade chili, and a cool and creamy coleslaw. This is probably the most popular way to top hot dogs in the Carolinas and it happens to be my favorite.
I love the sweetness and crunch of the coleslaw in contrast to the slight spiciness of the chili and mustard
These Southern Slaw Dogs are totally suitable for summer cookouts and they are always popular for the 4th of July. The chili can be made ahead of time, as can the coleslaw. Just a few minutes on the grill for the hot dogs and you have a filling meal that can feed a crowd!
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Tips For Making The Chili
The ground beef for chili slaw dogs is usually very finely ground. I can never get it that way by breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks or by taking a potato masher to it. One day it dawned on me to just put the chili in a food processor and pulse it a few times. Works like a charm.
Only then you have to clean the food processor.
Southern Style Slaw Dog ~ Carolina Dog ~ Hot Dogs of Summer ~ Noreen’s Kitchen
What is in a Carolina hot dog chili?
A Carolina Hot Dog always includes a delicious beef chili, a tangy coleslaw and usually some other condiments like mustard. What’s The Best Secret Ingredient for Hot Dog Chili? You’ll want to have a bevy of ingredients to make your hot dog chili special, but the secret ingredient for mine?
What makes a hot dog special?
But around here, it’s the slaw dog. It’s really all about what you put on the hot dog that makes it so special: Homemade chili – some folks call it a sauce because of the fine texture of the beef. I’ve included my recipe for hot dog chili, which has incredible flavor.
What do you put on a Carolina hot dog?
A Carolina style hot dog are grilled and then covered with a homemade chili and creamy cool coleslaw. You can then add some fresh diced onion and mustard too. I prefer deli or dijon mustard over regular yellow mustard on my hot dog. I also don’t add extra onion because the coleslaw has some mixed in it.
How do you make grilled hot dogs with ketchup?
In a smaller bowl whisk together the mayo, cider vinegar, canola oil, and sugar until smooth. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. To assemble the hot dogs place each grilled hot dog in a bun, top with chili, then slaw, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup chopped onions. Add ketchup and mustard as you like.