My recipe for Carolina White Barbecue Sauce is loosely based on Alabama White Barbecue Sauce. It's mayonnaise-based, but it doesn't have any brown mustard, horseradish, or any discernible heat level like a traditional Alabama White sauce has. With this being a new creation, I wasn't sure exactly what to call it. The name "Carolina White Barbecue Sauce" has since stuck in our house, so...you're welcome, world!
While the name says "barbecue sauce", this is really a "do-anything" sauce. It's creamy and tangy and pairs perfectly with roasted vegetables (like my recipe for Carolina Brussels Sprouts) or grilled or roasted chicken (try out my recipe for Whole Roasted Chicken - Publican Style). Use it as a burger sauce or as a dipping sauce for fries-you're seriously going to want to put this on everything! Links to these recommended recipes are below, so go check them out and let me know what you think!
Ingredients
Carolina White Barbecue Sauce consists of mayo, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
This sauce comes together in about 5 minutes with ingredients you probably have in your pantry. This is as easy as dumping everything into a bowl, and giving it a mix! The key is to wait a few minutes for the brown sugar to dissolve - and you're all set.
If you're feeling fancy, transfer the sauce to these squeeze bottles from Oxo! They are perfect for serving this sauce if you plan on drizzling it over anything.
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Recipe
Carolina White Barbecue Sauce
Equipment
- 1 Medium Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Mayo
- 2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
- 2 Teaspoons Yellow Mustard
- 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- ½ Teaspoon Hot Sauce Texas Pete Recommended
- ½ Teaspoon Worcestershire
- 4 Teaspoons Light Brown Sugar
- ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Paprika
- Pinch Cayenne
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Allow to sit 5 - 10 minutes for sugar to dissolve, then stir again.
- Optionally, add sauce to a squeeze bottle for serving.
- Chill remaining sauce.
Kayla says
What is the shelf life of this sauce?
Spencer Klickman says
Hi Kayla! This would stay fresh in the fridge for about 5 days or so. I'd make a fresh batch if you plan to serve this beyond that.
Hope this answers your question!
Howard says
First time making this sauce. Easy as pie! Awesomely complex flavors! This is definitely a winner and will make me look good anytime I host guests.
Spencer Klickman says
So glad you're enjoying this one! I definitely always try to keep some on hand.