This tangy Alabama White BBQ Sauce Recipe is going to change everything you thought about traditional grilling! With mayo base, vinegar, and spices this is a southern favorite that is finger-licking good!
Another great sauce for dunking and dipping is this Plum BBQ Sauce Recipe, it's perfect on pork and great on sweet potatoes!
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Why you'll love this recipe
A good sauce can make a meal, wouldn't you agree? When you slather it on bbq chicken, steak or pork - mmmm.... delicious! Or just have some nearby for dunking like this pollo tropical cilantro garlic sauce - YUM!
BUT.... have you ever tried Alabama White BBQ Sauce? If you love the tang of a great sauce, this will take your bbq to the next level!
Goes without saying it's great on BBQ, right? Chicken, pork, shrimp - YUM!!! BUT it's equally good on fries or as a salad dressing! I especially love it on chicken tortilla salad.
Let me tell you, this recipe is brilliant. It's tangy, sweet and creamy and perfect accompaniment to your next meal!
Ingredients
Unlike your traditional bbq sauce recipe this is mayonnaise based. Here are the simple ingredients for the Alabama White Sauce!
For the exact measurements, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- mayonnaise - Greek Yogurt would be a lower fat option and add great tang.
- apple cider vinegar - white vinegar would also be great
- mustard - I used yellow but Dijon or spicy brown mustard would be delicious as well.
- horseradish - creamy or prepared
- salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika - all spices you have on-hand.
- Worcestershire sauce and fresh lemon juice - for even more tanginess
- hot sauce - just a dash or two! No hot sauce? Use a pinch or two of cayenne pepper.
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom! But honestly, this recipe doesn't get any easier, you're going to love how simple it is to make!
- Measure the ingredients.
- Add everything to a jar.
- Whisk together and refrigerate!
- Mop it on the chicken breasts when you're grilling, dip your French fries - both potato or sweet potato fries are especially fabulous! Burgers, chicken wings, shrimp, you name it.
It lasts for 3-4 days in the days (in most kitchens....) but certainly not ours because we eat it quickly!
This rich Alabama BBQ Sauce is a bbq staple with rich flavor. Did I mention how amazing this is? Seriously, you should make this today!
Equipment
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You really don't need much to make this sauce. Just some measuring spoons (I like these because they fit in the spice jars) and a mason jar with a screw top lid to make it easy to mix!
However don't feel like you need to buy a special jar. An olive or small pickle jar will work just fine!
FAQ's
Unlike a traditional barbecue sauce recipe, this one starts with mayonnaise and tangy vinegar, it has a zippy flavor that's perfect for basting chicken, pork or shrimp.
It has a mayonnaise base, it's tangy, creamy, a little spicy and a little sweet. If you want to up your BBQ game, give this a try!
Of course it was invented in Alabama right? Hence the name Alabama White BBQ Sauce Recipe by Robert Gibson at big bob gibson bar-b-q. It's said smoked chickens is pulled from the pit and smothered in a pool of the sauce!
I definitely need to go visit!
It will last about three to five days refrigerated.
Tips
Make it ahead - this will last several days. Just cover it and put it in the refrigerator.
Be sure to make extra and serve it alongside with plenty to pass. Whether it's in bowls or squeeze bottles, everyone will appreciate dousing and dunking!
Serving Suggestions
Use this tangy sauce on your favorite bbq - beef brisket, pulled pork or pork shoulder, delicious! Serve it with a side of Deviled Egg Potato Salad and Baked Beans. A yummy coleslaw would be equally delicious!
If you're looking for some great recipes to try with this sauce, here are a few of my favorites:
- Chili Lime Chicken, smoked chicken or shredded - serve this delicious sauce smothered or use it on the side for dipping, delicious!
- These caramelized brown sugar pork chops are so good and serving mopped with this condiment? Super yummy!
- I love the simplicity of grilled shrimp, super quick and a great meal. Serve this homemade bbq sauce alongside to douse the shrimp in!
- Make these super tender Ribs on the Grill and serve the white bbq sauce alongside for dipping, delish!
- This tender bbq tri tip recipe is fabulous dunked in this sauce!
This is such a versatile condiment, it's even terrific for dipping fries, especially sweet potato fries!
Related Recipes
- My go-to sauce for an easy tasty dip is Pollo Tropical Garlic Sauce.
- Tzatziki Sauce - Greek Yogurt Dip is bright and tangy.
- A little spicy this creamy Blooming Onion Dipping Sauce is great for French fries, fried onions and potato chips!
- Kansas City BBQ Sauce - this classic ketchup based sweet sauce is a must-have for every bbq enthusiast!
For more amazing grilling recipes you can find a complete Summer Grilling Menu here!
💭 Recipe backstory
This recipe is from a blog hop. I was assigned Jennifer's blog at Take Two Tapas. Have you visited her blog yet? There she specializes in small bites and cocktails. Fun finger food with loads of flavor.
It's always so much fun going through the blog and deciding which recipe to share with you and so hard to do. For this event I decided on her recipe for White Barbeque Sauce! This is the recipe I've made again and again!
Alabama White BBQ Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar white or apple cider
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard Dijon or spicy brown optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons horseradish
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- 2 dashes hot sauce optional
Instructions
- Measure the ingredients.
- Add everything to a jar and whisk to combine.
- Refrigerate until use.
- Using a mop it's terrific sopped on bbq and great drizzled on a salad. Perfect as a dipper for fries and vegetables also!
Julie
I doubled all the ingredients and it’s very thin, like watery thin. I followed the recipe so I’m not sure what went wrong and I’m not sure how to fix it so I don’t waste it.
Bowl Me Over
This is a thin sauce, so if you followed the recipe and simply doubled it - you are good to go. It's quite tangy and flavorful. I hope that helps!
susan | the wimpy vegetarian
I am so on this!! I can't wait to try it!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful, I hope you really enjoy it Susan!!!
Amy Nash
We are OBSESSED with this bbq sauce! It's seriously the best! I love it on pulled pork sandwiches!
Bowl Me Over
Ooh that sounds delicious, it will be what I try next Amy! Glad you're enjoying the sauce!!
Julie Menghini
I love sauces and condiments, and this one sounds amazing. I can't wait to sauce up some chicken like you've done!
Bowl Me Over
BBQ that chicken and sauce it up! This is just the best sauce and I think you guys will love it!!
Jennifer Stewart
I never thought I would like a white BBQ sauce as I am more of a mustard based sauce lover myself, but I realize it's the vinegar/tang that I love about mustards sauce so it just goes to say that this is my favorite now! Greek yogurt really makes it even tangier! So glad you liked it!
Bowl Me Over
My goodness, this is totally the best ever. Thank you for the opportunity to share such an amazing recipe with my readers - it's the BEST!!!
Sheila Thigpen
There are so many delicious applications for this yummy sauce! My favorite is to slather it over grilled chicken kebabs — YUM!!
Bowl Me Over
That sounds delicious Sheila!!
Erin Parker
White BBQ Sauce was always something that confused me (as a Memphis girl, who has a particular affinity to a particular type of BBQ, haha.) BUT that said, I've tried this recipe and WOW, is it good! We'll be slathering this on our BBQ chicken from here to through the rest of time because it's everything I want in a sauce!
Bowl Me Over
It has me sold too Erin! It's tangy and zest and I just love all of the flavors!!! I'm glad you love it too!
Liza
What an awesome recipe, Debra! It's a must make this summer!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Liza, it's so fantastic - zippy and tangy - enjoy!!
michele
I love this so much... my mom used to make something similar--- just no vinegar... we use it on spicy brisket. This is definitely going onto our roast chicken this weekend!
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful, I know you'll love it! I can't wait to hear what you think!!
Angela
Ive never had this type of sauce before but WOW!!! Absolute perfection! Thanks for sharing!
Bowl Me Over
You should definitely give it a try Angela, I know you'll really enjoy it!
MICHAELA KENKEL
This recipe is one I have always planned to try. you have totally inspired me and I am making it this weekend! YAY!! Looks fantastic!
Bowl Me Over
Oh my goodness, you definitely need to give this a try! It is the BEST BBQ sauce ever. I'm quite sure it will be served with all our grilled meals this summer!
Kathy
This is definitely a MUST try sauce! So good!!