Mustardy Coleslaw

Ingredients

• For the dressing:
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup yellow mustard
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce, preferably Texas Pete
• 1 teaspoon celery seeds
• For the slaw mix:
• 1 large head green cabbage, finely shredded on a mandoline or by hand
• 1 large carrot, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup kosher salt

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the mustard, then blend in the vinegar and sugar, followed by the hot sauce and celery seeds.
2. Put the cabbage and carrot into a large bowl. Scatter the sugar and salt over the top, then toss everything well. After 5 minutes, move the slaw into a large colander, and rinse it very well under cold running water.
3. Move the vegetables to a salad spinner and spin them dry. If you are using towels instead, line a large rimmed baking sheet with paper towels folded into a triple layer, or use a clean kitchen towel; spread the vegetables on top and blot them dry with more towels. Put the mixture back into the large bowl.
4. Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss until coated. Taste, then adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and/or sugar.