Alabama White Sauce Recipe

You don't have to be from Alabama to appreciate a nice helping of Alabama white sauce. According to Serious Eats, this tangy sauce was indeed invented in Alabama, but it has gained popularity all over the country. Alabama white sauce features a thick mayonnaise base with some vinegar and a handful of other ingredients that makes it great to use as a dipping sauce, spread, or dip for a wide variety of foods. Dip your fries in it, spread it on a sandwich, or mix it up with coleslaw, or enjoy it as it was initially intended, with fried chicken and BBQ. While you can pick up a bottle of Alabama white sauce at some grocery stores, this stuff is best when it's homemade because you get tp experience it at its ultimate freshness.

Recipe developer Erin Johnson came up with this fantastic recipe that will bring some people back to their roots. "This sauce is so versatile! It's simple to make, with ingredients I always have on hand," Johnson notes. If this sounds like something that is right up your alley, then keep reading for instructions on how to make it in no time.

The first thing you will need to do is get the few ingredients to go into this sauce. Pick up mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, stone ground mustard, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, ground pepper, Old Bay seasoning, and red pepper flakes. "You can use either dark or light brown sugar. I have done both and can't tell the difference," Johnson notes.

Grab a bowl that is large enough to fit all of your ingredients. The first few things you need to toss in are the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar. "I always use Duke's mayonnaise for this. Duke's is the most popular mayonnaise in the south for a good reason, and the flavor helps to make for a perfect sauce," Johnson shares. "You can substitute your favorite brand if you can't find it."

Use a whisk to combine everything well, ensuring there are no sugar lumps before moving on to the next step.

There are still a few more ingredients that you need to add to the mix. In this step, just dump in the mustard, lemon juice, horseradish, and Worcestershire, and whisk to combine.

Add the salt, ground pepper, Old Bay seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir again to combine. When it comes to seasoning for this sauce, you can just base it on personal preference and add a little more or less depending on your "style."  Johnson notes that "Alabama white sauce isn't typically spicy, but you can add heat by adding more red pepper or cayenne."

Believe it or not, the sauce is already complete. The only thing you need to do is serve it with your favorite dish. Johnson provides a few of her go-to serving suggestions for this Alabama white sauce. "This sauce is great as a BBQ sauce or a wing sauce. It also works perfectly as a slaw dressing, veggie dip... really anything," Johnson notes. Of course, it would also be great on a sandwich.

This is also good to make ahead of time. "This keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks," Johnson shares.