Alabama White Sauce

Name: Alabama White Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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.

5 minEasyServes 12100 cal/serving

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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

1

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.
2

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.
3

Taste and adjust: more vinegar for tang, more black pepper for heat, or more sugar to balance.
4

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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Dijon mustard in Alabama White Sauce?

The entry for Alabama White Sauce calls for 2 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

How hot is Alabama White Sauce?

Moderately. The heat in Alabama White Sauce comes from 2 tbsp prepared horseradish and 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper. For a milder plate, halve the cayenne; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Alabama White Sauce contain eggs?

Yes: 1 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Alabama White Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) has 2 g of carbohydrate in about 100 calories, with 0 g protein and 10 g fat, plus 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Alabama White Sauce keep?

Refrigerate Alabama White Sauce in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. Egg-emulsified sauces do not freeze; make only what you will use within the week.

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