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White BBQ Sauce

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"A friend of my mom's from Alabama gave her this recipe. It will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks. Remember to keep any sauce you use for brushing or basting meat separate from the rest, for food safety reasons!" — D.L. Mooney

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Original recipe makes 3 cups Change Servings

2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salt

6 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
4 tablespoons white sugar

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Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pepper, salt, lemon juice, vinegar and sugar. Mix all together until smooth. Use to baste chicken, pork chops or ribs as they cook on the grill. Serve extra as dipping sauce!

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 14, 2005

This "white sauce" was made famous at Big Bob Gibson's BBQ in North Alabama. Several things are left out in this recipe such as horseradish and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for a few hours to overnight and it really melds the taste.

—SAINTWIC

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 09, 2011

I made this exactly as written, but my brother in law was the only person brave enough to taste it. He said it was "ok" and nobody else would go near it.

—dublinireland05

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63 Ratings

Sep 30, 2006

I am from Decatur, Al where this recipe originated from. The original recipe is to use miracle whip instead of the mayo, and leave out the sugar. Be sure to put in lots of black pepper too.

—BamaSusanna

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Oct 21, 2003

I have eaten this sauce only in select BBQ restaurants in North Alabama. We don't live there anymore and can't find white BBQ anywhere! This is a wonderful taste of home.

—ACR

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Mar 02, 2010

Excellent - I've never had a mayo based BBQ sauce before but wanted to try some and am glad I did - I would cut down on the pepper a bit but other than that very good and worth trying.

—Jillian

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May 24, 2006

This sauce is incredible.. the trick is to make it up..put it in the fridge and dont touch it for at least 24 to 36 hours..it takes that long for the flavors to mingle..if you taste it too early it is awful and too sweet. I did make it with 4 packages of splenda instead of sugar..I found that I like making a bowl of salad, adding a pile of bbq brisket on top, and using this as the salad dressing also

—JHSTACY

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Jul 31, 2007

if you like to bbq this is a fantastic sauce, thanks to other reviewers i added extra black pepper and horseradish to it, used it on bbq chicken the first night then with smoked catfish the next night.

—THEDAD

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Sep 26, 2008

Steam some chunks of redskinned potatoes, then marinate them in this sauce for several hours or overnight. Thread on skewers and grill until warm and browned. Great with any meat.

—Janet1951

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Nutrition

Calories
142 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
3.3 g
1%

Cholesterol
7 mg
2%

Fat
14.6 g
22%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
0.2 g
< 1%

Sodium
686 mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

White BBQ Sauce

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 142
Calories from Fat: 131

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.6g 22 %
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11 %
Cholesterol 7mg 2 %
Sodium 686mg 27 %
** Potassium 14mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 3.3g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 0.2g < 1 %
Sugars 2.4g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 2 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.