Alabama White Sauce Recipe (White BBQ Sauce)

A close-up shot of Alabama White Sauce being drizzled over crispy golden-brown baked chicken legs.

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Alabama White Sauce Recipe (White BBQ Sauce)

Alabama White Sauce is a creamy white BBQ sauce that takes less than 10 minutes to make! Serve it drizzled over smoked meats, crispy grilled chicken, or as a tangy, peppery dipping sauce!

Prep Time5

Chill Time (optional)30

Total Time35

Course: Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Lactose

Keyword: Alabama White BBQ Sauce Recipe, Alabama White Sauce, BBQ Sauce for Chicken, Creamy BBQ Sauce, Mayo-Based BBQ Sauce, White BBQ Sauce

Servings: servings

Author: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

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Instructions

Gather the ingredients: Place all of the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
Whisk to combine and season to taste: Using a whisk, mix until smooth and fully combined. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt, pepper, or cayenne for heat according to preference.
Cover and chill (optional but recommended): Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve and enjoy! Use the sauce as a dip, or drizzle it over meats like crispy baked chicken legs.

Notes

Yield and Servings - This recipe makes about 1 1/4 cups of Alabama White Sauce, which equals 10 fluid ounces, or 20 tablespoons for a total of 10 servings of 2 tablespoons each.

Let the sauce chill before serving. Time allowing, let your sauce chill for 30 minutes or so. This helps the flavors mellow and blend, and the sauce thickens slightly.

To Make it Vegan: To make this recipe 100% vegan, use a vegan mayo alternative and vegan Worcestershire sauce (most conventional Worcestershire sauces contain anchovies)

To Make it Gluten-Free: Swap for a gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and double-check that the prepared horseradish and Dijon mustard are both gluten free.

Storage: Transfer to an airtight jar, container, or squeeze bottle and keep stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Gently stir or shake before each use. Freezing is not recommended.

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