Alabama White Sauce (White BBQ Sauce)

Alabama white sauce is the best white barbecue sauce recipe, completely different than any other barbecue sauce you’ve tried. This versatile sauce is made with a mayonnaise base and flavored to perfection with tangy vinegar and creamy horseradish, making it the perfect addition to any bbq meal. 

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Alright, y’all, let’s talk about Alabama White BBQ Sauce! Picture this: tangy, creamy, and oh-so-southern. It’s like the rebel cousin of barbecue sauces.

This concoction hails from northern Alabama, and it’s not your typical BBQ sauce – loaded with mayo, vinegar, and a dash of pepper, it’s a party for your taste buds. Perfect for slathering on grilled chicken or as a zesty dip.

Where did Alabama white sauce come from?

Robert Gibson of Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Alabama, was the mastermind behind this tangy creation. Way back in the 1920s, he whipped up a mayo-based concoction and dipped split smoked chickens in it and it became the talk of the town.

This tangy sauce has since become a Southern favorite. You can purchase the original sauce on their website or in many grocery stores in the South but it is easy to make your own at home as well.

You also might like to try our Carolina Gold BBQ sauce, homemade Big Mac sauce, or our dipping sauce for sweet potato fries!

Ingredients

  • Mayo – Duke’s is my personal favorite
  • Apple Cider Vinegar – adds the tangy flavor
  • Brown Mustard: My flavor booster for that extra kick
  • Brown Sugar – adds a touch of sweetness
  • Horseradish: Add zing with the hot version
  • Lemon Juice – for acidity
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Spices: onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper

Step by step

Unlike most of our barbecue sauce recipes, there is no stovetop time for this easy sauce.

You simply need to add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk together. You can use the sauce immediately but I like to refrigerate the sauce for an hour or two before using it just to let the flavors blend.

small jar of alabama white bbq sauce

Variations

  • adjust the heat of this recipe by adding extra horseradish
  • lighten it up by using Miracle Whip or replacing half of the mayonnaise with sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

Serving suggestions

White sauce is a very versatile condiment that can be served many ways:

  • like the original white BBQ sauce you can dip smoked whole chickens in it
  • serve it with grilled chicken breasts, pork chops, pork tenderloin, beef brisket, or pulled pork
  • use as a dipping sauce for chicken tenders, bbq chicken wings, french fries, sweet potato fries, or even potato skins
  • use it to top a burger or chicken sandwich
  • use it as a basting sauce over grilled shrimp or fish
  • dip veggies in it
  • use it as a salad dressing or with your coleslaw

Storage

Store the white sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Alabama White Sauce (White BBQ Sauce)


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Alabama white sauce is the best white barbecue sauce recipe, completely different than any other barbecue sauce you’ve tried. This versatile sauce is made with a mayonnaise base and flavored to perfection with tangy vinegar and creamy horseradish, making it the perfect addition to any bbq meal. 


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Use immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.

Notes

Store sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to two weeks.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: condiment
  • Method: none
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 131
  • Sugar: 0.9 g
  • Sodium: 248.1 mg
  • Fat: 13.7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
  • Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.7 mg

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