The fortunate guests around Catherine Mayhew’s grill in Brentwood, Tennessee, get professional quality Pulled Smoked Pork (page 93) from this member of a competitive barbecue team. Mayhew serves the meat with Corn Cakes (page 85) and Mustard Slaw. The idea for the combination came from a party given by Lodge Manufacturing, maker of classic cast-iron cookware.

MUSTARD SLAW

1 cup shredded carrots

4 cups shredded cabbage

1 ¼ cups mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon celery seed

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Combine the carrots, cabbage, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, celery seed, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

97814016054_0011_005.jpg Makes 6 cups, or 8 servings