A little heat and a little sweet is my Hatch Chile Cole Slaw recipe and it is a summertime must-have for your backyard BBQ. A classic side-item, coleslaw is the perfect make-ahead side item because it just gets better after it sits for a couple of hours. Even better if you let this coleslaw recipe sit overnight, yum, I love leftover coleslaw.
Pre-Shredded Coleslaw Mix?
I don’t mind the pre-shredded coleslaw mix in the bag, it saves you a few minutes. However, I add so many other things to my coleslaw recipe, it doesn’t always make sense for me. It’s a quick and easy timesaver, and not that big of a deal. Although, if you have an extra 5-minutes, I think making coleslaw from scratch will give you better results. It is definitely worth the effort. And if you make too much, it’s ok, leftover coleslaw just gets better and better.
What are Hatch Chiles?
In the Hatch Valley of New Mexico, the growing season is very short for the Hatch chiles. Fresh chiles are only available August and September, which probably explains the fanaticism people feel about these magical little fireballs. They can be as mild as a poblano or as hot as a serrano pepper, so depending on who you’re making Hatch Chile Cole Slaw for, adjust the recipe accordingly. With their popularity growing by leaps and bounds, we are now lucky enough to be able to buy them canned or frozen. Both of which work fine in my Hatch Chile Cole Slaw recipe. But if you’re lucky enough to live in an area where you can buy them fresh, don’t cheat yourself the fun of roasting your own Hatch chiles.
Some of my other Coleslaw recipes
Check out a couple of my other coleslaw recipes on the blog, I think you’ll like all of them:
- Apple and Brussels Sprouts Slaw: Crisp and crunchy, this delicious and healthy Apple and Brussels Sprouts Slaw recipe is tossed in an apple cider vinaigrette and is loaded with flavor. The sweet and spicy combination of diced apples, carrots, celery, onions, and radishes complement the Brussels sprouts
- Red Cabbage Slaw recipe: A topping for my Seared Salmon Tacos, my red cabbage slaw recipe that is dressed in a lime and jalapeno vinaigrette
Here’s my Hatch Chile Cole Slaw recipe
Hatch Chile Cole Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Roasted Hatch Chilies Adjust quantity based on how hot or mild the Hatch Chillies are.
- 4 Cups Cabbage Shredded
- 3 Cups Carrots Shredded
- 1 Cup Celery Diced
- 6 Scallions White and green parts
- 1 Teaspoon Celery Seeds
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
- Taste the roasted Hatch chiles, they can be mild and sweet or fiery hot, so adjust the quantity accordingly. Start with 1/4 cup, mix it in and taste, add additional peppers as desired.
- Combine all ingredients well and refrigerate at least one hour. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition
Go ahead and toss a little Hatch Chile Cole Slaw on your BBQ sandwich, no one will complain…
