Description
This signature Alabama White BBQ Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and zesty mayonnaise-based condiment that perfectly complements smoked chicken. Eschewing heavy tomato-based glazes, this regional specialty relies on high-quality apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon, and a kick of horseradish to cut through the richness of smoked meats. It provides a bright, silky finish that pairs beautifully with wood-fired poultry, offering an authentic taste of North Alabama pit-style cooking right in your own home kitchen.
Ingredients
2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
In a large glass bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar together until the consistency is completely smooth.
Add the prepared horseradish, fresh lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper into the base.
Fold in the coarsely ground black pepper using a silicone spatula to combine.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled over hot, freshly pulled smoked chicken or your favorite grilled protein.
Notes
Use a high-quality full-fat mayonnaise for the best authentic texture and mouthfeel. The sauce should be refrigerated for at least two hours to allow the spices to bloom and vinegar to harmonize with the fat. Store any leftover sauce in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Meals
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg