Memphis Style Keto Coleslaw Recipe [Low Carb, Sugar-Free]

Memphis Style Keto Coleslaw Recipe—This unapologetically bold and creamy Southern side dish, also known as pulled pork’s ride or die, is keto-friendly, sugar-free, gluten-free, and low-carb, with 3.4 net carbs per serving.

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This week has been c-r-a-z-y.

I threw my back out trying to shimmy into a cocktail dress three sizes too small. My 18-year-old is stressing over senior year; my middle child thinks nobody cares about her, and my son Nathan won’t keep his pants on and insists upon running through the house at full speed.

I’m constantly questioning my competence as a parent and adult in general, and some days, I think my guardian angel is drunk. 

Murphy’s Law has been in full effect over here. How are you doing? 

Please forgive my weak recipe origin story, but tune in to this keto coleslaw recipe. It’s simple to put together even when your back hurts and your life is out of control!

If you need a side dish ASAP, this one can be made in 5 minutes. Oh, and this Keto Creamed Spinach is also a fabulous choice.

Memphis Style Keto Coleslaw Recipe Ingredients

We used two ten-ounce bags of pre-shredded cabbage. You can also use a head of cabbage if that’s your thing. Either way, you’ll want to check out the tips below to eliminate Soggy Slaw Syndrome from your life forever.

To give the slaw a sweet, Memphis-style taste without adding sugar, I swapped the traditional recipe’s brown sugar for Sukrin Gold Brown Sugar Substitute. It worked like a charm. 

• Shredded Cabbage
• Hellman’s Mayonnaise
• Green Bell Pepper
• Red Onion
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Sukrin Gold
• Kosher Salt
• Paprika
• Dry Mustard
• Oregano
• Black Pepper
• Granulated Garlic
• Coriander
• Onion Powder

How To Prevent Watered Down Or Soggy Slaw

Warning: This takes extra time. Skip it if you’ve waited until the last minute and are in an emergency slaw situation. Otherwise, take a look.

Here’s how to eliminate saggy slaw syndrome/  

Salt the cabbage. Anytime you dress a salad, the dressing’s contents always break down the cell walls of your cabbage. Also known as that thing when you have the perfect salad and let it sit for a few minutes, it turns into a watery, mushy disaster. 

Adding salt and a wilting window of an hour creates crispy, dry cabbage that won’t water down your dressing.

How To Prep Cabbage

Remove the outer leaves and rinse with cold water. 

Cut the cabbage in half, and then cut that half in ½. 

Throw away the core. 

Julienne the cabbage by hand or with a mandoline on a cutting board. 

Salt the cabbage and refrigerate it for 1-4 hours. (This extra step is worth it if you have time—refrigerating the cabbage releases moisture and will result in a less soggy slaw.) 

Rinse the cabbage again with cold water and pat it dry with a paper towel or in a salad spinner for 30 seconds.

More Must-Have Easy Keto Recipes

If you like this keto coleslaw recipe, then you’ll love these low carb favorites!

Crispy Brussels Sprouts With Bacon – An easy low carb side that screams I worked all day on this, but it took less than 40 minutes to pan roast these Brussels Sprouts to perfection in bacon, butter, and olive oil:) 

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole With Cream Cheese – Loads of cream cheese, cheddar, butter, and bacon combined with cauliflower create an unbelievably delicious side dish that is ready to serve in 45 minutes.

46 Keto Side Dish Recipes – An epic collection of the best low carb side dish recipes! 

Creamed Spinach – Make this epic keto side dish with fresh or frozen spinach, cream cheese, butter, and garlic topped with a layer of Parmesan cheese and pork rinds! 

500+ Keto Meal Ideas & Recipes – Here’s the link to my keto recipes index. As I mentioned earlier, you’ll find everything from breakfast to dinner – plus holiday meals – It’s a handy resource to bookmark!

Keto Food Swaps – If you’ve ever wondered what is the best keto alternative for sugar, flour, or pasta is, then this keto substitute guide has your back! The best low carb alternatives to unhealthy favorites like bread, flour, rice, potatoes, pizza, beer, wine, and even chocolate chip cookies.

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