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Alabama White Barbecue Sauce Recipe "The Healthy Low Carb Option"
This traditional Alabama White Barbecue Sauce Recipe is a fantastic healthy low carb tangy alternative using Mayonnaise as its base rather than tomato. It needs to rest for a good 12 hours before using so you’ll need to prepare it the day before to get the best out of the sauce.
It works well on white meat and you'll find it tasty on a burger too.
TIP - Mayonnaise is an emulsion and doesn’t hold together well when heated so I prefer to use this sauce just like mayo. I add it after the meat is cooked rather than during the grilling or smoking.
That’s not to say you can’t brush it onto the grill but you’ll have to be careful not to overheat it otherwise it’ll separate.
Don't forget to take a look at the ingredients – no added sugar so it's low carb. So couple this with a low calorie "light" mayo and you've got quite a healthy barbecue sauce to boot.
The essential mix is a ratio of 4 parts mayo to one part vinegar and one part lemon juice and I've done quite a large quantity here. If you want to make less then simply convert these ingredient measures to tablespoons and dumb down the seasoning accordingly. (I've seen many recipes that suggest equal parts vinegar and mayo - don't go there, it's awful).
Mix the ingredients below and refrigerate overnight
Ingredients:-
200ml / 7 fl oz mayonnaise
50ml / 2 fl oz white wine vinegar
50ml lemon juice
2 tablespoons black pepper
salt to taste
A good pinch of cayenne pepper
A healthy alternative that tastes great? Now you know it is possible!