Alabama White Barbecue Sauce
Alabama White Barbecue Sauce is a finishing sauce which should be applied at the last moments of cooking or it will break down. It’s great for dipping wings also! It’s usually just called Alabama White Sauce.
The sauce was invented in 1925 by Robert ‘Big Bob’ Gibson at Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q restaurant, in Decatur, Alabama. Don’t let this mixture’s appearance stop you from trying what is a delicious marinade, basting sauce and serving sauce.
Traditional Uses for Alabama White Barbecue Sauce
- Smoked Chicken – The classic use: dunk or baste grilled or smoked chicken in white sauce right before serving.
- Pulled Pork – Drizzle it on pulled pork sandwiches instead of traditional tomato-based BBQ sauce.
- Ribs – Glaze baby back or spare ribs with it for a zesty twist.
- Turkey – Use it as a finishing sauce on smoked or roasted turkey.
Dipping Sauce
- French Fries – Makes a great tangy dip for fries or sweet potato fries.
- Chicken Tenders – Serve as a dipping sauce for fried or grilled chicken strips.
- Vegetables – Try it as a veggie dip, especially with carrots, celery, and cauliflower.
Sandwiches & Wraps
- Chicken Sandwiches – Use as a spread in place of mayo or mustard.
- Burgers – Add a spoonful to burgers for a creamy, peppery kick.
- Wraps and Pitas – Use it as a dressing for grilled meat or veggie wraps.
Salads & Slaw
- Potato Salad – Mix Alabama White Barbecue Sauce into potato salad for a zippier alternative to standard mayo.
- Coleslaw Dressing – Use it as the base for a peppery coleslaw.
- Grilled Corn Salad – Drizzle over grilled corn, black beans, and avocado.
Marinade or Glaze
- Chicken Marinade – Use it to marinate chicken before grilling.
- Grilled Veggies – Brush it on vegetables during the last minutes of grilling.
Alabama White Barbecue Sauce
This is a finishing sauce which should be applied at the last moments of cooking or it will break down. It’s great for dipping wings also! It’s usually just called Alabama White Sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1/2 cups
- Category: Saucs & Salsa
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup prepared extra-hot horseradish
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Mix ingredients together and refrigerate.
