Alabama White Sauce

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Alabama White Sauce, plated and ready to serve

Alabama white sauce breaks every rule of what people expect from barbecue sauce — no tomato, no sweetness, just a sharp, peppery mayonnaise base traditionally used to dunk smoked chicken right after it comes off the pit.

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Alabama White Sauce

A creamy, peppery mayonnaise-based sauce, the signature condiment of North Alabama barbecue.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 90kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
  • 1 tsp black pepper coarsely ground
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, horseradish, black pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 90kcal
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