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White BBQ Sauce (Alabama White Sauce) Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes preparation plus 2 hours chilling
  • Yield: 1 cup (about 1 serving)
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Alabama White Sauce is a tangy and creamy barbecue sauce made primarily from mayonnaise and vinegar, delivering a bold and unique flavor perfect for grilled or smoked meats. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it offers a zesty twist on traditional barbecue sauces.


Ingredients

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White BBQ Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)


Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  2. Adjust Seasonings: Taste the sauce carefully and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or cayenne to your preference to balance the tanginess and heat.
  3. Chill the Sauce: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to fully meld and develop a richer taste.
  4. Serve: Use the Alabama White BBQ Sauce as a flavorful accompaniment to grilled or smoked meats, such as chicken or pork, for an authentic Southern BBQ experience.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the sauce for a minimum of 2 hours enhances the flavor by allowing the ingredients to meld together.
  • The cayenne pepper is optional; omit or reduce for a milder sauce.
  • This sauce is not cooked and should be stored refrigerated, consumed within a week.
  • Perfect served chilled with grilled or smoked chicken and pork dishes.