White BBQ Sauce
Alabama White BBQ Sauce boasts a creamy and tangy profile with a spicy kick, making it perfect for drizzling on grilled chicken or incorporating into pulled sandwiches. It’s easy to make, and you’ll want to use it on everything!
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When the grill gets fired up, everyone thinks about BBQ Sauce.
White BBQ Sauce originated in a homemade Alabama fire pit, and the mayo-based, horseradish and cayenne-laced wonder has been drizzled over char-grilled chicken legs ever since.
What is White BBQ Sauce
It all started in Alabama with a guy named Big Bob Gibson.
Legend has it he was a six foot three, three hundred pound railroad worker who loved BBQ so much he hand dug his own pit to fire his meats. He then concocted this cool, tangy sauce to compliment his roasts.
Ingredients
Find the complete ingredient list, with measurements, in the recipe card below.
- mayonnaise – We use our homemade lemon mayonnaise recipe – it is the creamiest!
- apple cider vinegar
- prepared horseradish
- fresh lemon juice
- fresh ground pepper
- grainy mustard
- fine sea salt
- cayenne powder
- garlic powder
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula – For stirring. You could also use a whisk or large spoon.
Instructions
Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the FULL recipe details.
Step 1
Add the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir.
Step 2
Enjoy right away or store in the fridge in a sealed container.
Serving Suggestions
A better question is how CAN’T you use it.
- It’s fabulous on grilled chicken. Baste it on a few minutes before the chicken is cooked, then use the rest for dipping.
- Marinate your chicken in it!
- Excellent in pulled pork or chicken sandwiches.
- Use it as a dip for your roasted rosemary potatoes or baked french fries.
Storage Tips
This sauce can be stored in a sealed glass jar, such as a small mason jar in the fridge. You can shake it up in the jar or use a spoon to give it a stir before serving.
Vinegar helps the life of this White BBQ Sauce, and it should last up to two weeks refrigerated.
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White BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayo
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 tsp grainy mustard
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne powder
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and use a wire whisk to blend them together until creamy and smooth.
- Store any leftovers in a sealed glass jar in the fridge for one to two weeks.
I’ve never heard of white BBQ sauce but it sounds like something my husband would love! I’ll have to give it a try before grilling season is over!
OMG I’m in love! You had me at horseradish 🙂 Why have I never heard of this before? I seriously need this stuff in my life, on my roast beef, chicken, sandwiches, etc etc.. Can’t wait to try it – yum!
Thanks Terri! It’s a keeper for sure. Enjoy the weekend. 🙂
I have had it before and was so weary the first time I tried it…want too sure about having a sauce poured over that was primarily mayonnaise, but it is delicious!
Amazing combination of flavours, especially horseradish and grainy mustard, they make such a good pair. I love the pungent taste of horseradish and have always tried using it in marinades and dips. This is such a great idea of a white bbq sauce, never heard of it before, but so interesting. Thanks for sharing your recipe, just can’t wait to try it out now.
Thank you Fouzia! I could not agree more that horseradish and mustard are excellent together. 🙂 Hope you enjoy it!
I heard of white BBQ sauce years ago but never actually saw a recipe for it. This. Sounds. Amazing. I can’t believe I have’t tried it yet. Pinning this so I can try it soon. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Jo! It is a true winner. So easy too!
Honestly, I’d never heard of white BBQ sauce until I moved to the South. And the only reason I’ve heard about it is because so many people talk BBQ and compare BBQ sauce stories and have arguments over which is better. Needless to say, the South takes BBQ very seriously 😉 With that said, given the fact that I’m in NC, I’ve yet to try this good stuff. Here, it’s all about the vinegar-based sauce. But I’m a total sucker for mayo and treat myself to it once in a while, so I am in definite need to try this. It sounds and looks amazing. (And horseradish! YES PLEASE.)
I’m so jealous of your location! Even though BC is gorgeous I feel so drawn to all things Southern. I would LOVE to be sitting on a porch, arguing about whose BBQ sauce is better. 😉 Thanks Dana!
It looks so right for the bbq and veggies! I’m going to give it a try soon. And do you have anything substitute for horseradish?
– Natalie Ellis
Thanks Natalie! You could try a spicy mustard instead of horseradish maybe?