If youve lived in the south for more than a minute, you know that BBQand the sauce thats served with itis a matter of regional pride. Texans love their brisket, kentucky claims chipped mutton, and in north carolina theyll take their pork with dip. Next time youre talking cue in alabama memorize these three little words: alabama white BBQ sauce. Bob gibson of decatur, alabama is credited with creating this mayonnaise-based sauce all the way back in 1925. "We marinate with it, use it to baste, plus we use it as an all-purpose table sauce, " Says chris lilly, a world barbecue champion and current pitmaster at big bob gibson bar-b-q. "Its the only sauce we know here, because its what everyone grows up on. Most folks like to serve alabama white sauce with smoked or grilled chicken, but this versatile condiment can jazz up just about any piece of meat. Southern living test kitchen pro ivy odom likes to fry up turkey cutlets and serve them with alabama white sauce on the side. This could become your familys new favorite spin on a southern thanksgiving. We think everyone should make a pilgrimage to big bob gibsons barbecue joint, but we also like to keep this white BBQ sauce recipe on hand for any moment that the craving might strike.
