Poppy's Alabama White BBQ Sauce

Looking at as many recipes as I do in a month, even if one of these makes the cut let alone become a "go to" for my menu, you know you have struck gold. 

I still do not remember when or where I came across "Alabama White BBQ Sauce", but I know it has forever changed my palate, and cooking preferences. 

This sauce is attributed to Robert "Bob" Gibson at Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Q in Decatur, AL. Where freshly smoked chickens are pulled from the pit and then "baptized" in a pool of the sauce. Yep sounds interesting doesn't it?

Over time others have published their take on "Alabama White BBQ Sauce" and after looking at various recipes of this amazing sauce I have added my take on Alabama White BBQ Sauce.

Living in the south, I am amazed at how few people have heard of this amazing sauce, let alone given it a try. I have not yet met someone that did not enjoy the taste of this sauce on a piece of their favorite roasted/smoked chicken. It is also rewarding to watch children try this for the first time, especially when they say they don't like chicken...

Poppy's Alabama White BBQ Sauce

★★★★★

Poppy's Originals

Prep Time: 15 minutes (no cooking required)

Cook Time: 15 minutes (to warm)

Total Time: 30 minutes 

Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS

1 cup premium mayonnaise (Duke's, Kraft Home Style etc.)

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp. (+/-) favorite hot sauce

2 Tbsp. dark brown sugar

1 Tbsp. brown mustard

1 tsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. prepared horseradish

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder


Double or triple ingredients to increase yield.

DESCRIPTION

Poppy's Alabama White BBQ Sauce
This is a combination of numerous recipes that I have tried, tweaked and made into my own unique white sauce. This sauce is amazing served over lightly smoked chicken or slow roasted chicken.
The traditional way of serving is to dunk the whole chicken or individual pieces (leg, thigh, leg quarters, breast etc.) into the warm white sauce then serve.

DIRECTIONS

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until smooth and well mixed.
Transfer to a jar or bowl with a tight fitting lid.
Refrigerate overnight to enhance flavors.
Gently warm sauce just before serving, do not let simmer or boil.

Double or triple ingredients to increase yield.

NOTES

Do not cook the chicken in the sauce. You can dip hot chicken into the warm sauce just before serving, or present slices of chicken with a small bowl of the white sauce for your guest to dip the chicken into.
Make sure sauce is slightly warm before dipping or drizzling. Again do not cook the sauce only warm it up.
Will keep refrigerated up to 10 days (+/-).

Can be frozen (air tight container) and stored for longer, let thaw in a refrigerator overnight before using. 

Double or triple ingredients to increase yield.

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