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Receta Carolina Red Slaw (Cook's Country)...and off on a road trip all of next week!
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Last weekend, my husband was craving Pulled Pork Sandwiches. The timing for his request was perfect, because I had just received the June/July issue of Cook's Country Magazine. (This magazine/TV show is part of the Cook's Illustrated family.)
I bookmarked several of their recipes, as this is one of the best issues I've received in a long time! I really enjoy reading each article that explains how the recipes was tested, what failed and what ultimately worked. I've never tasted Carolina Slaw before, and I was intrigued. The ingredients includes cider vinegar, a bit of red pepper flakes and ketchup-- I had all of the ingredients on hand. I had just purchased a bag of finely shredded cabbage (one of my weekend shortcuts) because…
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