Alabama-Style White Barbecue Sauce

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This Alabama white sauce is incredibly easy to make. It was invented in 1925 by Robert 'Big Bob' Gibson at Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Q restaurant, in Decatur. Don't let this mixture's appearance stop you from trying what is a devastatingly delicious marinade, basting sauce, and serving sauce.

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John Mitzewich
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
3 cups
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups mayonnaise

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ cup prepared extra-hot horseradish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard

  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Overhead of white sauce ingredients in various bowls and measuring cups.

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  2. Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, horseradish, lemon juice, mustard, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl.

    White sauce ingredients in a glass bowl waiting to be mixed together.

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  3. Whisk together thoroughly until creamy and smooth.

    White sauce being whisked together in a glass bowl.

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  4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

    Overhead of white sauce in a bowl covered in plastic wrap.

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  5. Enjoy!

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Chef's Notes

As a table sauce, this recipe is great on any barbecued meat, but since it's really just a salad dressing, it's also wonderful for making potato salad, coleslaw, and grilled vegetables. You can use this sauce for basting chicken, ribs, pulled pork, or any fatty meat. When basting, brush two or three applications on each side toward the end of cooking over more indirect heat. It sears on nicely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

540 Calories
58g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 540
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 58g 75%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 789mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 67mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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