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Original North Carolina Hot Dog

The original North Carolina hot dog, also known as the Carolina slaw dog, originates from the southern states of the USA, specifically North Carolina, where hot dogs have been topped with a unique combination of spicy chili, creamy coleslaw, mustard, and onions for decades. It's easy to prepare and brings the taste of the South right into your kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Hot Dog Chili

  • 500 g ground beef lean
  • 1 onion
  • 1 can tomato paste (170 g)
  • 120 ml ketchup
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 120 ml water

Coleslaw

  • ½ head white cabbage (approx. 400g) finely chopped
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt
  • pepper

Hot Dogs

  • 6 beef sausages
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • yellow mustard
  • 1 onion finely chopped

Instructions
 

Hot Dog ChiliPrepare chili

  • In a pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, ketchup, chili powder, paprika, mustard powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Add water and bring everything to a boil.
  • Then simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes until the chili is thick.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Tip: For more authenticity, let it sit overnight!

Prepare coleslaw

  • Mix the chopped cabbage and grated carrot in a bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  • Leave to stand in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. The slaw should be creamy but not too moist.

Cook hot dogs

  • Cook the sausages in boiling water for 5-7 minutes or grill them until hot.
  • Lightly toast the rolls to make them crispy.

Make hot dogs

  • Take a bun and place the sausage inside. First add yellow mustard, then chopped onions, a generous portion of chili, and finally the coleslaw on top. The order is important—traditionally, the slaw comes last to emphasize the contrast!