Description
Alabama White Sauce is a tangy, creamy, and slightly spicy sauce that is perfect for grilled or smoked meats, as well as a zesty dipping sauce for various dishes. This mayo-based sauce originates from Southern American barbecue traditions.
Ingredients
Mayonnaise:
1 cup
Apple Cider Vinegar:
1/4 cup
Lemon Juice:
1 tablespoon
Horseradish:
1 tablespoon
Dijon Mustard:
1 tablespoon
Worcestershire Sauce:
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder:
1/2 teaspoon
Onion Powder:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Sugar:
1–2 teaspoons (optional, to balance acidity)
Instructions
- Whisk together the base ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, horseradish, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Season the sauce: Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using. Adjust sweetness with sugar as needed.
- Chill before serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with smoked or grilled meats, pulled pork, or as a dipping sauce for fries and vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will keep well for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
