Alabama white sauce

Originally invented in Alabama as an accompaniment to smoked chicken, this tangy, peppery, and creamy sauce is a great addition to any sort of smoked or grilled chicken.

recipe added: Jan 18, 2025 | edited: Jan 19, 2025

YIELD
1.5 cups of sauce
PREP TIME
schedule 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME
schedule 10 minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • pinch of cayenne pepper powder (optional)

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Directions:

Add mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, ground black pepper, garlic powder, sugar, prepared horseradish, salt, and lemon juice to a medium-sized bowl and whisk until fully combined. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper powder if you would like to add a little spice to the sauce.

Add your Alabama white sauce to a sealed container and store in the refrigerator for around a week or so. 

Serve on smoked and/or pulled chicken or even grilled chicken pieces. It's also a great addition to store-bought rotisserie chicken. 

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