bbq essentials: alabama white sauce (variation)
This is a BBQ white sauce recipe that I have used for a long time. Over the years, I tweaked some of the ingredients until finally coming up with this formula. It has some great kick, but it is not overpowering. In the Summer, when I am grilling, this sauce is never far from my side. If you are a grillin’ person, and grill a lot of chicken, you might want to check this sauce out. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
Several
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup mayonnaise, recommendation to follow
- 1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 2 tablespoons smooth brown mustard, i prefer grey poupon
- 1/5 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 - 2 pinches cayenne pepper
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- white pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- 1 - 2 dashes hot sauce, i prefer frank’s
- 1 tablespoon dill, freshly chopped
How To Make bbq essentials: alabama white sauce (variation)
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE
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Step 2The absolute best mayonnaise for this sauce is Duke’s. Unfortunately, it is hard to find in the Northern States. It is, however, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dukes-Mayonnaise-32-ounce-Jar-Pack/dp/B009VMEP2M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 FYI: If you do take a chance and get this through the mail, do not order when the weather is extremely cold (below freezing). The freezing cold will cause the mayo to separate. I learned this the hard way. However, I did call Duke’s directly, and they gave me a refund.
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Step 3The two ingredients that I have added over the years, are freshly chopped dill, and a few drops of Frank’s Hot Sauce. To me they are deal breakers, and really give the sauce some multi-level flavors. But, that is just me.
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Step 4Concerning the horseradish… do not use horseradish sauce, use real “prepared” horseradish… The good stuff.
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Step 5Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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Step 6Add all the Main Ingredients to a non-reactive bowl, and whisk until smooth, and fully combined.
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Step 7Add 2 or 3 drops of Frank’s Hot Sauce, and chopped dill, if using.
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Step 8Whisk together until smooth.
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Step 9Chef’s Note: Do a final sampling, and add a bit of salt, and pepper, to taste.
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Step 10Cover with cling foil, and place in the fridge for a couple of hours, or overnight, if possible.
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Step 11Chef’s Note: Since this is not a cooked sauce, the ingredients need some time to get to know each other.
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Step 12For longer-term storage, place in a non-reactive jar with a tight-fitting lid, and store in the fridge until needed.
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Step 13Chef’s Note: If properly stored, this sauce should last about 10 – 14 days. It might last longer; however, I have never been able to keep any extra for a longer period of time :-)
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Step 14PLATE/PRESENT
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Step 15In my opinion, this is the perfect BBQ white sauce for the Summer months, when you are grilling chicken. However, you could try it on other items, and see what happens. Enjoy.
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Step 16Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Category:
Spreads
Ingredient:
Dairy
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
Southern
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