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White Barbecue Sauce

There are many different styles of barbecue and more than one kind of barbecue sauce. This one originated in Alabama, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll dip your fried chicken in it. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of Bon Appétit's Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise (preferably Duke’s)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce (preferably Texas Pete)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon hickory smoke powder (optional)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tsp. water in a medium bowl just to combine.

    Step 2

    Mix sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and hickory smoke powder, if using, in a small bowl, then whisk into mayonnaise mixture. Season sauce generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 3

    Barbecue sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

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