Alabama White Sauce

Alabama white sauce is a famous sauce bursting with a tangy and creamy flavor that will become a BBQ staple.

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Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings1 pint

Unlike a traditional barbecue sauce recipe, this Alabama white sauce is made with a vinegar and mayonnaise base along with a handful of other simple ingredients. Packed with tangy and peppery flavor, it will be a game-changer on chicken or pork.

Alabama White Sauce Ingredients

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This finger-licking sauce is a taste sensation that will have you craving more after every bite.

It is the perfect combination of tangy and creamy, with a hint of sweetness that gives it that extra kick.

You’ll need:

• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• ¼ cup of buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon of spicy brown mustard
• 2 teaspoons of prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon of onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon of black pepper

PRO TIP:

You can make your own buttermilk using whole or 2% milk and lemon juice or distilled white vinegar. For every 1 cup of milk, stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.

Substitutions And Additions

HOT SAUCE: You can also add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce or cayenne pepper if you like your sauce a little more on the hot and spicy side.

PAPRIKA: If you want a little more of a “smoky” flavor, you can add a ¼ teaspoon of smoked paprika to your spice ingredients for this sauce.

SUGAR: In place of the granulated sugar, variations of this recipe use brown sugar instead. That would be a perfectly fine substitute for this sauce.

How To Make This Alabama White Sauce Recipe

You can whisk together all of the ingredients in a flash, but make sure you let the sauce chill in the fridge for a little bit before enjoying it to allow all the flavors to mingle.

STEP ONE: In a medium-sized bowl, pour in all the above-listed ingredients.

STEP TWO: Whisk the ingredients together. Make sure there are no lumps from the mayonnaise.

STEP THREE: Transfer the sauce to a pint-sized mason jar or any container with a lid, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using to allow all the flavor to blend well.

How To Serve This White Barbecue Sauce

This Alabama white BBQ sauce is a perfect dipping sauce for our popcorn chicken, chicken wings, pork chops, or turkey tenders.

Add tomato cucumber salad, potato salad, and creamy coleslaw on the side.

Marinate your oven-baked chicken or grilled chicken breasts with this fantastic white barbecue sauce, and I guarantee you won’t regret it!

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Storing This White BBQ Sauce

To ensure you can enjoy its flavors to the fullest, let’s dive into some helpful tips and instructions for storing this mouthwatering sauce.

MAKE AHEAD: Once you’ve whipped up a batch of this delicious sauce, transfer it to an airtight container or a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days before use. Making it ahead will not only save you time but also allow the flavors to meld and intensify, resulting in an even tastier sauce.

IN THE FRIDGE: Store this tangy sauce tightly covered in a lidded jar (a mason jar works great) in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend freezing this sauce as it will lose its creamy texture once thawed.

This creamy BBQ sauce is a staple of northern Alabama barbecue, and now you can take your favorite barbecue recipes to the next level in your own kitchen. Whip up a big batch of this Alabama white sauce, and store it in your fridge for the next time you have a BBQ meal in the works.

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Alabama White Sauce

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Alabama white sauce is a famous sauce bursting with a tangy and creamy flavor that will become a BBQ staple.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1 pint

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all the listed ingredients. Make sure there are no lumps from the mayonnaise.
• Transfer the sauce to a pint-sized mason jar or any container with a lid, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using to allow all the flavor to blend well.

Notes

• You can make your own buttermilk using whole or 2% milk and lemon juice or distilled white vinegar. For every 1 cup of milk, stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
• To save time and dishes, you can add all the ingredients directly to your mason jar. Just make sure to mix it really well before putting on the lid and refrigerating it.
• You can adjust the amounts of the vinegar, sugar, and prepared horseradish sauce according to your taste, adding a little more or less.

Nutrition

Calories: 1687kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 170g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 2922mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg

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