Description
Mesmerizing Alabama white BBQ sauce brings Southern charm to grilled meats with its tangy, creamy profile. Zesty mayo-based magic elevates chicken, pork, and vegetables, promising a delicious journey through Alabama’s culinary landscape you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
Acidic Components:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Create a smooth, creamy base by vigorously whisking mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and horseradish in a medium mixing bowl until completely integrated.
- Enhance the sauce’s complexity by incorporating worcestershire sauce, freshly cracked black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne for subtle heat.
- Using a silicone spatula, thoroughly blend all ingredients, ensuring no lumps remain and the sauce develops a consistent, velvety texture.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Before serving, give the sauce a quick stir to reincorporate any separated ingredients and achieve optimal flavor balance.
- Utilize this versatile Alabama white sauce as a bold marinade for chicken, a zesty drizzle over smoked meats, or a tangy dipping companion for grilled proteins and vegetables.
- For maximum taste impact, prepare the sauce at least one hour in advance, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop a more pronounced, nuanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Adjust the tanginess by balancing mayonnaise and vinegar according to personal preference, creating a customized flavor profile.
- Swap regular mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or vegan mayo for lighter, dietary-friendly alternatives that maintain the creamy texture.
- Enhance depth by adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for extra complexity and subtle heat without overwhelming the original sauce.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to continue developing and intensifying over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg