White BBQ Sauce (Alabama White Sauce)

Tangy, peppery and completely addictive, this White BBQ Sauce recipe is one you will want to slather on everything: wings, sandwiches and veggies.

what is white barbecue sauce (Alabama White Sauce)?

White BBQ Sauce is a deliciously savory, mayonnaise-based sauce made with apple cider vinegar, horseradish, and spices. Also known as Alabama White Sauce, this sauce was made famous by Bob Gibson of Big Bob Gibson Barbecue in Decatur, Alabama. We've been toying with this recipe all summer, sampling tons of different versions of this sauce to arrive at what we think is the perfect flavor combination.

Just in time for football season, we're serving up some Game Day Chicken Wings drizzled (or dunked!) in our new White BBQ Sauce. It's a welcome alternative to traditional tomato-based barbecue sauces. If you haven't tried this yet, be prepared to excite your taste buds!

Ingredients:

• mayonnaise (we use light mayo)
• apple cider vinegar
• horseradish
• garlic
• smoked paprika
• garlic powder
• red pepper flakes
• ginger (fresh or paste)
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

How to make White BBQ sauce:

1. In a small mixing bowl, add dry spices and cider vinegar and mix. Allow to sit for 2 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients and whisk together.
3. Store in covered container in fridge for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to marry.

Why this recipe works

Sure, you can buy a version of this sauce at any grocery store. But they just don't taste that good. Some store bought sauces are too acidic, some too tangy, some aren't creamy enough, and some don't taste like white sauce at all. So we've done the work for you.

Recipe Tips:

1. Use Real Mayo: We highly recommending using real mayonnaise (Hellmann's or Dukes). Miracle Whip just won't do here (but light mayo works fine!).
2. Store in the Fridge: storing the sauce mixture in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving allows the flavors to marry for a better flavored sauce.
3. Drizzle it: serve over chicken wings, pulled pork, grilled shrimp, or slathered on a burger.
4. Dip it: use it as a dip for veggies, chicken skewers, or boneless wings.
5. Double the Portion Size: this sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, so make enough to enjoy for more than one meal!

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