Alabama White BBQ Sauce
Tangy, peppery mayonnaise-based sauce that brings smoky Southern flavor to grilled chicken.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher
Allergens
Eggs
This creamy, vinegar-forward sauce hails from North Alabama pit barbecue traditions, where it's traditionally ladled over smoked chicken. A generous dose of black pepper and cider vinegar cuts through the richness of mayonnaise, making it equally good as a marinade, basting sauce, or dip.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Method
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice until smooth.
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Whisk in the horseradish, black pepper, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper until fully combined.
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Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
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Stir well before using as a marinade, basting sauce for smoked chicken, or dipping sauce. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Alabama White BBQ Sauce
This creamy, vinegar-forward sauce hails from North Alabama pit barbecue traditions, where it's traditionally ladled over smoked chicken. A generous dose of black pepper and cider vinegar cuts through the richness of mayonnaise, making it equally good as a marinade, basting sauce, or dip.
1 hr 16 oz 110 cal
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- 2
Whisk in the horseradish, black pepper, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne pepper until fully combined.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld before serving.
- 4
Stir well before using as a marinade, basting sauce for smoked chicken, or dipping sauce. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.