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Not a typical review, I am only doing this in recognition of the ever growing popularity of hot food and to give props to a fellow Chilehead, Spencer Self, who makes one heck a good tasting Cole Slaw. During the Pilgrimage to Gatlinburg, TN this month, as always we stop off in Chattanooga, TN to visit my Sister and Brother-in-law. On this trip I noticed a very small store front on the end of a multiple business building with a lot of trucks (remember, we’re in TN - more trucks then cars) outside of it. We just caught the name on the sign and decided to ask my Sister what it was.
General’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que just opened this year, “Oh you have got to try their HOT Slaw” my Sister’s eye’s gleamed. I told them about you and they are going to make up a special batch just for you. So the decision of what to do for dinner was settled pretty quickly. I had to try: “Meal by Itself - “Titanic Tater” is a hickory smoked potato busted open and smothered with butter, sour cream, meat (pork, beef, or chicken), cheese and BBQ sauce…..YUM!“ I was the only one who finished it completely, yeah no big suprise there aye. But it did take all I had and I paid for it later.
Ingredients: your basic cole slaw- amped up!! Spencer starts with a finely chopped cole slaw mix and adds a punch with sliced Jalapenos, Jalapeno juice soaked in, and tops it off with his homemade Hot Sauce ( a very tastey red cajun
styled sauce with a lot of coarse pepper ). One would think it would be loose or watery, but the slaw had a nice consistency and was very smooth.
The obivious is that the first aroma you catch is the slaw. there is the distinct vinegar smell and a peppery under tone. If you’ve ever had the peppers in vinegar at a Bob Evan’s or a Southern/Counrty Styled Rest., that is exactly what it smells like, peppers and all. The flavor is awesome, to a Heat Seeker it’s on the medium level, but I can tell you out of the four of us that tried it
for the first time, I was the only one not breathing heavy and pounding beer to extinguish the heat. I was just pounding beer for the sheer pleasure of it, if you know what I mean.
Conclusion: Spencer is a true blue Chilehead, his HOT Slaw is incredible! So if you are heading North on I 75, get off on exit 11 - Lee Highway and about two miles down on the right hand side is General’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que…To Go. Tell Spencer I sent you and ask him for his HOT Slaw, maybe he’ll make up a little special batch for you too.
General’s Smokehouse
BBQ & More…….To Go!
Spencer Self, Owner
9416 Lee Highway
Ooltewah, Tn 37363
423-238-6007
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Posted by: Vic - Categories: Hot Food Reviews, Restaurant Reviews
Permalink: General’s Smokehouse HOT Slaw
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I have to agree with you TBS, not a fan of coleslaw AT ALL!! This review makes it look like I just haven’t tried the right kind though!
TheBigShow on 11/17/2006 at 8:02 pm said:
Vic, outstanding review. I hate coleslaw, but im in to try his.
Roger that, agree on the “Hate Coleslaw”, this sound great thought!!
kristi on 11/17/2006 at 9:42 pm said:
I have to agree with you TBS, not a fan of coleslaw AT ALL!! This review makes it look like I just haven’t tried the right kind though!
next trip to TN, THT has to be there too, so we can all go by General’s Smokehouse.
Scott(Dragon835) on 11/17/2006 at 10:13 pm said:
Roger that, agree on the “Hate Coleslaw”, this sound great thought!!
Scott you’re in too….
It tastes better then it looks- weird lighting at Aunt Tracy’s and Uncle Drain’s house, the picture is not that great.
I also would agree with all your statements, Cole Slaw is not usually my first choice, I eat it don’t get me wrong- not much I don’t eat. But I tend to slop on the Tater and Macaroni Salads first.
The Jalapenos give you an upper cut and then the Hot Sauce gives you a right cross - Heck of a combo!! It won’t put you down for the count, but it will leave you reeling, lol!
Vic on 11/17/2006 at 11:01 pm said:
It tastes better then it looks- weird lighting at Aunt Tracy’s and Uncle Drain’s house, the picture is not that great.
I also would agree with all your statements, Cole Slaw is not usually my first choice, I eat it don’t get me wrong- not much I don’t eat. But I tend to slop on the Tater and Macaroni Salads first.
The Jalapenos give you an upper cut and then the Hot Sauce gives you a right cross - Heck of a combo!! It won’t put you down for the count, but it will leave you reeling, lol!
lol…funny you say that, i’m watching rocky iii right now. LOL
Hey all,
I know this is off topic for this thread, but i received a bottle today that just blows me away. It’s the Black Label botttle from Cabin Peppers. This guy makes these really cool 3-D label bottles that are just awesome to look at. There’s a couple on ebay right now, or you can go to their site cabinpeppers.com and buy direct. I normally don’t make plugs like this, but I am very impressed with this bottle and wanted to share. Later gang.
TheBigShow on 11/17/2006 at 11:03 pm said:
lol…funny you say that, i’m watching rocky iii right now. LOL
That’s the best one!!! Mr. T & Hulk Hogan!!!!
The Mountain of Molten Lust, The Ultimate Object of Desire,
……Thunder Lips
In the Flesh Baby!!
TheBigShow on 11/17/2006 at 11:03 pm said:
lol…funny you say that, i’m watching rocky iii right now. LOL
I know I’m watching it through your window 
But I keep fogging it up 
Great review Vic! I LOVE COLE SLAW!!!
Tracy C on 11/17/2006 at 11:18 pm said:
Great review Vic! I LOVE COLE SLAW!!!
Brother then you will flip over this, it’s right up our alley- most anything with some heat usually is!! 
How are you sir……..
Vic on 11/17/2006 at 11:22 pm said:
Brother then you will flip over this, it’s right up our alley- most anything with some heat usually is!!
How are you sir……..
Doin great, hope you guys are…Time for my nightly 6hr nap!
I’m gonna have da make me one of dim thar taters too! Looks mighty gooood!
Ryan@angrypepper on 11/17/2006 at 11:03 pm said:
Hey all,
I know this is off topic for this thread, but i received a bottle today that just blows me away. It’s the Black Label botttle from Cabin Peppers. This guy makes these really cool 3-D label bottles that are just awesome to look at. There’s a couple on ebay right now, or you can go to their site cabinpeppers.com and buy direct. I normally don’t make plugs like this, but I am very impressed with this bottle and wanted to share. Later gang.
mine’s on order cant wait to see them
Vic on 11/17/2006 at 11:09 pm said:
That’s the best one!!! Mr. T & Hulk Hogan!!!!
The Mountain of Molten Lust, The Ultimate Object of Desire,
……Thunder LipsIn the Flesh Baby!!
is that what Wendy calls you? Thunder Lips?????
Awesome review my brother… everyone is invited to come to Chattanooga for a great meal at General’s. We probably eat their weekly. I think the Hot Slaw needs to have 3 XXX’s on the container to warn folks that they are about to experience some heat. As for the beer… it just fires up the heat, but you probably knew that, I go for the milk. Spence and his beautiful wife are such nice people, we like to go just to visit with them. The cajun fries are rockin, his hot sauce is peppery good stuff. I swear the Titanic Tater weighs 3lbs! I give all thumbs up on General’s Smokehouse. We are having our turkey smoked their this week.
Ryan@angrypepper on 11/17/2006 at 11:03 pm said:
Hey all,
I know this is off topic for this thread, but i received a bottle today that just blows me away. It’s the Black Label botttle from Cabin Peppers. This guy makes these really cool 3-D label bottles that are just awesome to look at. There’s a couple on ebay right now, or you can go to their site cabinpeppers.com and buy direct. I normally don’t make plugs like this, but I am very impressed with this bottle and wanted to share. Later gang.
Is that the label that “hangs on the bottle” with the crushed dried peppers inside? I have been watching those for a while now. Very interesting to say the least.
Also off topic, hey all you east siders, a great Meteor shower tonight, 9:30-11:30 local time, supposed to be 100 shooting stars per hour. Im takin the family out to the darkest desert I can find and hope to catch some. Im sure you can can find info on the net, it’s the biggest shower of the year.
Arizona Jack on 11/18/2006 at 1:44 pm said:
Is that the label that “hangs on the bottle” with the crushed dried peppers inside? I have been watching those for a while now. Very interesting to say the least.
Also off topic, hey all you east siders, a great Meteor shower tonight, 9:30-11:30 local time, supposed to be 100 shooting stars per hour. Im takin the family out to the darkest desert I can find and hope to catch some. Im sure you can can find info on the net, it’s the biggest shower of the year.
Yeah, that’s the one. I’m guessing it’s glued on or something, but it’s on their pretty good, doesn’t hang. There’s four different ones available.
Well,, What can I say 
Thank you very much Vic for the review on my Hot Slaw. It was honor to be tested. All are welcome to stop by Generals Smokehouse and try it. If they say Vic sent me then the Hot Slaw is on me. Once again thank you very much for posting it and the menu as well as the Titanic Tater.
Spencer
I like slaw..but I LOVE that tater !!! The whole gym is crazy about all the General’s foods, but that tater is my weakness . Everytime I try to tell someone about Generals, they already know. Spencer’s reputation is quickly gaining speed. Keep up the good work and thank you for coming to the Ooltewah area !
Jane C on 11/19/2006 at 4:24 pm said:
I like slaw..but I LOVE that tater !!! The whole gym is crazy about all the General’s foods, but that tater is my weakness . Everytime I try to tell someone about Generals, they already know. Spencer’s reputation is quickly gaining speed. Keep up the good work and thank you for coming to the Ooltewah area !
Jane Chastain? is that you girl? The gym gave you away… Girlfriend this is the Lippard Family and we are with you…
General’s Smokehouse is TOP NOTCH!!!!
Yep…its me..I can’t seem to get away with anything ( must be those tale tale signs of BBQ sauce)…We are lucky to have the General aren’t we !!
Jane C on 11/22/2006 at 11:15 am said:
Yep…its me..I can’t seem to get away with anything ( must be those tale tale signs of BBQ sauce)…We are lucky to have the General aren’t we !!
Yeah you guys are lucky, I could go for another Titanic Tater! TracyLee, I think you need to bring me one when you guys come down next month- but it won’t count as a Christmas present, nice try, lol!!
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Vic, outstanding review. I hate coleslaw, but im in to try his.