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I was a KFC manager back in 80’s, when stores were just switching to pre made jars of the dressing. So let me drop the two secrets the Colonel put into the slaw… Miracle Whip & Tarragon vinegar. Others have noted the lack of fresh chopped onions, not powder, in your recipe. We would mix it in the morning and package it the following day. Hope this adds to everyone’s coleslaw.

@drock9083

2 жыл бұрын

that's right, the onions

@barbram8001

2 жыл бұрын

Stone Farmer...Thank you.

@bettypierce8050

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ayeshaabbas2122

2 жыл бұрын

Thanku very much sir

@humhum83

Жыл бұрын

Do you add the Miracle Whip *instead* of the mayo or do you add both?

O.K. I made this yesterday, and I would say it is darned close! I do taste a bit of celery seed in KFC coleslaw, and I dissected some KFC coleslaw (not that I'm a fanatic or anything) and found that there is Diced Onion in it. So, I added 1/2 diced onion and 1/4 tsp. of celery seed, and WOW! So close, that you could not jam a playin' card between the recipes! Keep up the good work and I'll keep eating it.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I made this yesterday morning and today I told my husband to taste it. Well, he ate half of it right then and there. So, yes, this is a great recipe! Thank you!!!!!!!!!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@billyhendoe4170

2 жыл бұрын

If they woof it down, you don't have to ask. :)

@susanmcknight6401

Жыл бұрын

Does the sugar make it sweet ?

love it. thanks so much. May you rest in peace, Sir and thank you for all the amazing recipes you left us. Though there are 100's of cooks/chefs on youtube, You are sorely missed. 🧡🧡🧡

@CookingwithShotgunRed

2 жыл бұрын

Your so very welcome. Sweet comment about Steve. ❤️. shotgunred.com

@livetofish5601

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you shotgun red I love all your recipes your recipes will live on through friends and family thank you so much

@Steve-wm1ph

Жыл бұрын

I did t know he passed! So sorry to hear!

@kathryngrant2676

11 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear the gentleman passed! May he rest in peace. I did want to just say that I believe KFC uses buttermilk in their coleslaw…that’s why it doesn’t keep too long…aside from everyone gobbling it up.

I love KFC coleslaw! Nothing compares. Thanks for the recipe.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

This is one of shot gun reds recipes that I use. Truly miss this man. RIP

5 years later & your recipe is still traveling around the world!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

Amazing!

I LOVE this recipe. I'm so happy to have found it. Simple and great tasting.

I worked at KFC years ago, the marinade came Pre-made, so not sure if it’s accurate, but sounds about right. One final step: Let the marinade and cabbage mixture to set overnight, which is how we did it.

@evanphilo5709

4 жыл бұрын

@Sana Rashdan I work there too it comes in a bag

@daborrahbush7870

3 жыл бұрын

I also think that it needs some buttermilk and I think he will have hit the nail on the head

@BarbaraManor

3 жыл бұрын

@@evanphilo5709 That sounds about right :-) I did not think that is made "fresh" in the restaurant! Surely with a little help out of the chemistry box...

@rashedaturner8363

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the mixture is like an orange egg yolk color. I could've sworn it had eggs in it when I read it. Maybe not

@donmaclaren4409

11 ай бұрын

@@rashedaturner8363 right, when I worked there t was in a big plastic jug. It was orange-ish then went white when all mized. Used a hobart mixer with attachement and added onion and carrots.

Your version is very similar to mine. I also use the store-bought pack of cabbage/carrot mixture. Instead of Apple Cider Vinegar, I use a splash of Zesty Italian Dressing. I also add sugar, salt, and pepper. Plus I add my secret (until now) ingredient: garlic powder. Everyone who has eaten my slaw has raved about it, saying it was the best coleslaw they've ever eaten. I never measure the garlic powder. I just sprinkle some across the top then stir it in. Then repeat 3 times. I'm definitely going to try your version, so that in case I like it and don't have all the ingredients to make my version, I can make yours. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

@novembersky3749

11 ай бұрын

good tip! thanks!

@RockFan89

8 ай бұрын

I made it just now and didnt have onion powder, so I added garlic powder hoping for the best Im glad I saw your comment. whew. Confident it will taste good

thanks Red and Shelia you all are still my go to channel for home cooking in the south.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Thank you for sharing!

Excellent! Thank you so much...

Love simplicity of your wonderful recipe of KFC coleslaw ! Gosh ‘em I going to enjoy it ?!👍👏🏻 Thank you very much!👍👏🏻🫶🇨🇦🇭🇷

Thank you for this recipe so quick and easy. I appreciate that you put the recipe so that we can see it without having to go to a website that was very considerate of you. I am going to try this today.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 👍😃

That looks amazing 🤩

Thanks for sharing Steve with us Sheila 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💖

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@billmitchell7731

3 жыл бұрын

@@CookingwithShotgunRed 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I love good coleslaw! 👍🏻 But, I discovered about five years ago that I absolutely LOVE adding 1 - 3 teaspoons of ACV (Braggs) to any coleslaw I make or buy. Also, it's VERY healthy for our gut. ✅

Amazing! Thank you!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

Thanks Red, looks great, can’t wait to try it!💕

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

Thanks for the good work brother

I just made your coleslaw dressing and I love it! Thank you for sharing the recipe with your post.❤️❤️❤️

@CookingwithShotgunRed

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

It was delicious!! Thank you!! ❤️

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

Thank you so much for sharing!! Loved it!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

So delicious! Thank you

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Debbie!

There's nothing like a good cole slaw recipe!

My friend, I worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken for 5 years in the sixties. We had to make all the slaw ourselves. We made it in white plastic garbage cans. Here's the very simple recipe: shredded cabbage and a few shredded carrots for color. (we used a large metal electric shredder) Then, pour MARZETTI'S slaw dressing over the shredded cabbage and carrots. Now you must let it set overnight in a cooler before you serve it, so all the dressing is absorbed by the cabbage and carrots. That's it! Cabbage, carrots, Marzetti's slaw dressing. That's it! (and to me, it's the very best tasting slaw I've eaten in my life.) REAL SIMPLE! 🙂

@swh103163

10 ай бұрын

Gee, The Resturand owner should be glad Colonel Sanders never found out what was being used. If this was during the time that he owned KFC he would have loaded up the chicken cookers that would have to be bought from him as part of the agreement.

Plan to try today. Looks like the best recipe I've seen yet.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy Joyce! :) Have a fantastic day!

I used this recipe and loved it. I'm making it again today!! Thank You!!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Your so welcome!⭐️

Thank u! My favorite slaw ever.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Margaret!😋👍

Thank you for sharing this recipe. Very nice.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Your so welcome! :)

Wish I had of found you sooner!! Class!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laura! :)

I was looking for a good recipe for my coleslaw. Thank you, you are the best recipe.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! ❤️

Was thinking about looking for this recipe.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect!

Good job!!! I'll make it today and let you know. Thanks Shotgun Red

@CookingwithShotgunRed

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 👍😃

Looks good, appreciate the recipe

@CookingwithShotgunRed

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jay! Shotgun Red/ Steve passed away Dec 2018

Awesome 👏🏻 Thank you 🙏

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

Sounds wonderful❤️

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Finally someone giving the amounts for the coleslaw dressing! Thank you honey. Granny loves you.💖👍🏼💋

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

Used less sugar and pepper. Grated everything fresh and added in grated jicama. Best coleslaw mix I ever had. Thank you for the base recipe.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I had a neighbor who had three KFC's and, of course, she would never give the recipe to the cole slaw but she did say it had something you would never think of. I think that ingredient was horseradish sauce. Something which southeners did use but something us northerners did not. Most other ingredients the same as most cole slaw: chopped cabbage, onions, carrots. terragon vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, oil. When sauce is mixed add in some horseradish sauce tsp to tbsp to taste. I think the little bite of that horseradish does the KFC trick. Even if not, this is a good additive anyway.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!! 👩‍🍳❤️👩‍🍳🇺🇸

@swh103163

10 ай бұрын

You are very close.

I made this last year it turned out Excellent. I'll be growing me Some cabbage this summer just for this Recipe. It is great. Love it.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony for making this recipe. It is delish!😋👌

I'm always a fan of the KFC cole slaw. Not my only favorite but I love it.

Awesome thank you!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I love KFC coleslaw!! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! :)

@MsFreedom4us

4 жыл бұрын

Mountain Girl 😱🤮

Made this yesterday. Tastes great ! Thanks!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

Amazing! First time I made coleslaw and it's yummy. Thanks 🙏

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!! You’re so welcome!

Sooooo good!!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicole!😀👍 shotgunred.com

I tried it with the bagged cabbage from Walmart. Guys, the flavor is dead on. I was amazed. Great recipe, not too soupy or messy, and it turned out great. You can adjust that sugar to taste. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Loved it!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!👍😊

I am going to try this thank you for sharing the recipe. Stay safe please.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too Tim!!

It was the ingredients and his confidence that made me want to make it. It was perfect! I will make it again. Thank you for sharing!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

After watching this yesterday and loving how easy it was to make I tried the recipe out today, just using honey instead of sugar. It came out perfect was delicious and really was very easy to make it didn't even take much time at all . My family enjoyed it and they are calling for more. This is a must for coleslaw. Truly a great recipe. Thank you so very much once again.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome! Glad you all loved it! Thanks for watching!

@sharkwhisperer7326

Жыл бұрын

Nice touch with the honey - must try next time!

This was just the perfect flavor thank you so much I did subscribe send more recipes

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! More to come!!! :)

Good stuff Brother. This is my go to coleslaw. God bless you and your family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 👍😁

Very good! Thank you and it turn out really good! Thank you :)

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Your welcome!😋👍

Tasted real good everybody here loved it

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!! :)

Wahoooooo, thank you, making this today!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!👍😃

Awesome coleslaw.. your recipe rocks and travels far.. Aloha🤙🏽

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

Thanks I appreciate you

Thank you so much!!!!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Welll You are so welcome!😋👍 shotgunred.com

Fantastic can’t believe how good it is!!!! So sad to hear of Steve passing.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

YOU BEAUTY!! Many thanks for that mate, and many thanks for your prompt response.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

Any time!

Thank you so much dude I can't wait to try it

@CookingwithShotgunRed

9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! 👍😊

Is my second time making this coleslaw and is amazing, taste just like kfc coleslaw and that's the only coleslaw I like. Thanks for the recipe

Thank you just what I was looking for, thanks so much 😎🥂

@CookingwithShotgunRed

10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊 shotgunred.com

@chrisdiane8429

10 ай бұрын

Hay Steve this is Chris Hall your recipes are very simple and easy just the way I like it thanks again 🤗🥂👍😎

I made some tonight for dinner, YUMMY!!!!! Thanks

@CookingwithShotgunRed

9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad you liked it! 👍😊 shotgunred.com

Love it 👍

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

Thanks for the recipe! Who doesn’t just love KFC coleslaw!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

9 ай бұрын

So good!

Thx. I will try it. Didn’t realize so much sugar was in it. Love kfc slaw

Just made this last night and used it today, 100% KFC for sure. Thank you so much for all you gave. RIP my friend we’ll meet again. ❤️👍🏻🇺🇸

Just made this and it is so good.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!!! 👩‍🍳❤️👩‍🍳 shotgunred.com

omgoodness so glad I found this . I havnt tryed it yet but I will , me and wife love kfc coleslaw

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy Michael! We loved it! :)

thanks ! am coleslaw lover i must try this .

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

It's so good! Thanks for watching!

Thank you... Love this... Wonderful video... Ann, BooksbyAFoster

@CookingwithShotgunRed

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I made the Coleslaw just the way you said and turn out great just like KFC .. Thanks

Looks good.😋

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😋

@alainacommander2657

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome.😁

Marzettis slaw dressing is awesome

@garyblair3033

11 ай бұрын

Which one? The chilled one or salad dressing isle. We use the dressing isle one. Never get the light.🤮

Made this a couple of times and it's the closest I've ever had to KFC slaw. The only thing I changed was I halfed the apple cider vinegar (1.5 tablespoons). I bought the store-bought cabbage and hand-chopped it to a finer texture (like KFC). I thought it was perfect. Had company over for dinner and their eyes popped when they got their first taste. :) They insisted on the recipe.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Glad everyone got a great taste! LOVE IT!!! Happy 4th!

Thank you so much.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome! shotgunred.com

@cherylharewood2549

11 ай бұрын

@@CookingwithShotgunRed 👍

I use to help manage one of KFC's restaurants, ours was a smaller one but always very busy with customers lining up out the doors and around the building. One of the reasons was because for just a few cents more our customers could get shrimp in their coleslaw. We use to use the tiny little ready to use salad type shrimp but due to the particular flavors used in their coleslaw dressing it was an amazing combination.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Interesting!😊😃

@dottier3145

11 ай бұрын

My mom made a cabbage lettuce shrimp recipe,. Curious now if I have the recipe!

@MomtoMrOreo

11 ай бұрын

My mom added bay shrimp in the day...😊

@MindRegulatorMusic

8 ай бұрын

Wow!

Thanks so much. I like KFC cole slaw so now I 'm happy

@CookingwithShotgunRed

2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks Ann for watching! 😊😋

I do believe that you my friend have a big warm heart love your videos thank you

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you! Your so welcome!😀👍 shotgunred.com

Love this recipe my daughter loves it so much I had to make enough for 150 people it was a big hit not any left by end of dinner!thanks so much for this recipe 🙏!

@garybutler4614

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I ment to mention it was for her wedding 🤣

@CookingwithShotgunRed

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That many? That is some great slaw. Thanks for using the recipe. 😃👌

I made this recipe...But instead of onion salt, I used half a grated onion....and it was just like the KFC coleslaw! I tried it with onion salt and it was just that little bit different! But thanks for the pointers and recipe. Its great!

@joannejohnson9190

Жыл бұрын

He said onion POWDER Sweetie not onion salt. ❤️👍🏽

Thank you

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Thank you Sheila, my hubby and I make His recipe together every other week. Miss him, Roll Tide Sis

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks on the Roll Tide!😃🏈

Excellent recipe!! It was delicious and I used my homemade mayonnaise! Felt like I was back home in the USA!

@CookingwithShotgunRed

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!! Glad also that it made you feel at home!!! shotgunred.com

Amazing just like kfc thank you thank you

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome 😊 shotgunred.com

OhMyGoodness, I gotta try this. It looks so good and delicious. Thank you. I love coleslaw I swear I could consume it 7 days a week.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Thanks! I’m on a mission to find the best cole slaw recipe. I’ve always been reluctant to add so much sugar but I’ve begun to think it’s a must have.

@johnandersen8998

11 ай бұрын

I use splenda instead of sugar

@lanaofficiel4042

11 ай бұрын

@@johnandersen8998 I want to substitute with Splenda also. How much Splenda did you use???

@nonenoneonenonenone

9 ай бұрын

My grandmother made it with honey and raisins, plenty sweet.

I did it today and it was great.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

Thank you so much I love KFC coleslaw 😊

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Here's a tip I discovered: I bought powdered heavy cream as a back-up for my morning coffee. Well, when I add that to mayonnaise, I get a creamy dressing that won't separate the way it will when you use fresh cream or 1/2 and 1/2. It doesn't need sugar or extra vinegar.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

9 ай бұрын

That's a great idea!

Love it,,, I made it the way you said and the coleslaw taste just like KFC , thank you....

@CookingwithShotgunRed

2 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome! Thanks for making it! 👍😃

Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍

@CookingwithShotgunRed

11 ай бұрын

Welcome 😊

Love it with potato wedges, thanks for sharing. I miss Holly Farm Chicken, they had the potatoes wedges and good slaw too.

@CookingwithShotgunRed

9 ай бұрын

So good!

Im a new sub.. Fresh KFC coleslaw.. Oh yum.. TY so much..

@CookingwithShotgunRed

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

Buttermilk makes it good too.

Having a fish fry Saturday. Perfect side. Simple. Wish I would have thought about buying his fry mix.