Description

Authentic Alabama White BBQ Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce perfect for grilled chicken, pork, or vegetables. Made with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, horseradish, and a blend of spices, this no-cook sauce packs vibrant Southern barbecue flavors in every spoonful. It’s quick to prepare and ideal as a dipping sauce, marinade, or finishing touch for your BBQ dishes.

Ingredients

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Alabama White BBQ Sauce Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1–2 teaspoons sugar (optional, to taste)

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Instructions

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
Add Flavorings and Spices: Stir in the prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and optional sugar. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is creamy and well blended.
Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Sample the sauce and adjust its flavor to your liking by adding more vinegar for increased tanginess or more horseradish for extra heat.
Chill to Develop Flavors: Refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together and deepen.
Serve and Use: Use this Alabama White BBQ Sauce as a dipping sauce, marinade, or finishing sauce to enhance grilled chicken, pork, or vegetables.

Notes

For a thinner consistency, you can add 1–2 tablespoons of water to the sauce.
This sauce keeps well in the refrigerator for up to one week when stored in an airtight container.
Adjust the amount of horseradish and cayenne pepper according to your preferred heat level for a milder or spicier taste.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American