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Alabama White Sauce

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Cathy Crawford

Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Alabama, is credited with introducing this mayo-based barbecue sauce to the world. Our recipe is loosely based on the version chef Sean Brock serves at his restaurant Husk in Charleston, South Carolina.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon celery seeds
¼ teaspoon Aleppo pepper or ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, hot chili paste, Worcestershire sauce, celery seeds, Aleppo pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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