Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Full-fat Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Prepared Horseradish (well-drained)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt (or flaky sea salt)
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Gather all ingredients and set them out. Ensure the prepared horseradish is well-drained of excess liquid.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lemon juice.
  3. Vigorously whisk the mixture until it is completely smooth and uniform. Continue whisking until the base is a thick, pourable liquid.
  4. Add the prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, granulated sugar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  5. Incorporate the remaining seasoning: add the coarse ground black pepper and kosher salt. Whisk everything together thoroughly for at least 30 seconds to fully distribute the spices and dissolve the sugar and salt.
  6. Taste a small sample. Adjust salt, pepper, or sugar as necessary. Note that the flavors will mellow significantly during chilling.
  7. Transfer the Alabama White Sauce to an airtight container. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, but ideally 2 hours, allowing the vinegar to temper and the spices to fully infuse the creamy base.
  8. Before serving, give the sauce another quick, firm whisk to reintegrate any natural separation.
  9. Use immediately as a dipping sauce for fries or brush generously onto grilled or smoked chicken.