The Hirshon North Carolina Slaw Dog

Ingredients

• 1 leaf hot dogs
• mustard French’s
• potato buns for hot dogs
• 1 1/4 pounds ground beef TFD recommends a combo of ⅓ lb. fresh-ground short rib, ¼ lb. fresh-ground brisket, ⅔ lb. fresh-ground chuck
• 1 large onion 1 cup chopped
• 6 ounces tomato paste TFD prefers Muir Glen brand
• 1/2 cup ketchup TFD note – I would only use Sir Kensington brand ketchup, myself
• 1 tablespoon chili powder TFD note – I would only use this brand of chili powder in this recipe – McCormick Gourmet Organic Chili Powd…
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar TFD note – I would use cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper optional
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup sugar divided
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or TFD’s preference of Eastern North Carolina BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Duke’s
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 head green cabbage about 3 lb., finely-shredded on a mandoline or by hand and then chopped fine
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup kosher salt