Alabama White Sauce
A tangy, peppery mayonnaise-based barbecue sauce from Big Bob Gibson's in Decatur, Alabama — exceptional as a dip and basting sauce for smoked and grilled chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
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Combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp prepared horseradish, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 2 tsp granulated sugar in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
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Add 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Stir to incorporate.
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Taste and adjust: more vinegar for tang, more black pepper for heat, or more sugar to balance.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using. Use as a dipping sauce or basting sauce in the last few minutes of grilling. Keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.