Alabama White BBQ Sauce
Updated Oct. 12, 2023
- Total Time
- 5 minutes
- Prep Time
- 3 minutes
- Cook Time
- 2 minutes
- Rating
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Ingredients
- 2cups mayonnaise
- 1cup apple cider vinegar
- ½cup jarred prepared white horseradish (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nutritional analysis per serving (7 servings)
473 calories; 51 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 31 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 455 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Place the mayonnaise, vinegar and horseradish (if using) in a deep medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Step 2
Brush on barbecued chicken or pork toward the end of cooking, then spoon it over the meat once cooked. It may raise some eyebrows, but white barbecue sauce also tastes awesome over smoked chicken, pulled pork and roast beef.
- Step 3
Sauce keeps, refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks. (Give the jar a good shake before using.)
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Comments
I grew up on Big Bib Gibson's BBQ, so was usually disappointed by competitors. Living in NJ for a long time now, I'm so excited to have this recipe!
My Mom is from Harselle , Alabama. One town over from Decatur where Big Bob Gibson's is located. We have been making this sauce for 50 years. We have never used horseradish but it might be good. We always used tons of white pepper. It is ground finer. You can marinade the chicken in some sauce overnight before smoking it for many hours. Only baste the chicken with sauce at the very end. Moms recipe said Miricle Whip, i use Hellmans. Wonderful on pulled pork. Also, try it with balsamic vinegar.
Hmm... Big Bob Gibson's BBQ cookbook (2009) includes a recipe for white sauce. See page 218. It includes 1/2 cup of apple juice, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp of cayenne. It also suggests 2 teaspoons of prepared horseradish. Chris Lilly (Executive Chef at Big Bob's, also married to a Big Bob granddaughter) also notes that "the great thing about passing secrets is that every time they are shared, they change slightly."
I’ve been eating at Big Bob Gibson’s my whole life. It’s so fun to see this recipe and to hear from other locals! I’ve made this recipe a few times now, and my family enjoyed it! I like the Mayo:vinegar ratio and don’t use horseradish. I like to add smoked paprika (~1tsp/cup of Mayo), and generous amounts of freshly ground black pepper. Some salt never hurts, but is optional. PS - my family has their own white sauce recipe, and a small BBQ shack in Hartselle makes my favorite white sauce.
This sauce is much like the Irish Taco sauce from the NYTimes sans the Greek yogurt or sour cream. I use the Irish Taco sauce for fish tacos. It’s like a combination of tartar sauce and sour cream sauce. I will give this a try and see if it can work as a sauce for both BBQ and the tacos. I
I just visited Decatur, AL this past Tuesday and ate at Big Bob Gibson's for dinner. And I bought a t-shirt!
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