NORTH CAROLINA RED SLAW (from Lexington, North Carolina, for four)

2/3 cup ketchup

½ cup apple cider vinegar

½ cup sugar

2 teaspoons mild hot sauce

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons black pepper

1 medium head cabbage, cored and finely chopped

1. In a large bowl whisk together ketchup, vinegar, sugar hot sauce, salt and pepper; add cabbage and toss to combine. Let sit, tossing occasionally, for 20 minutes. Chill.

from Saveur Magazine, May 20, 2011