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White bbq sauce in a clear glass bowl and smothered over grill chicken.

White BBQ Sauce

A creamy, tangy mayo-based sauce with bold pepper and horseradish flavor—great for grilled proteins, sandwiches, and dipping. Easily made lighter or vegan with simple ingredient swaps.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dressing, Sauces, and Seasoning
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Calories 346 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cup mayonnaise (light, full fat, or vegan mayo may be used)
  • ¼ cup sour cream (light, full fat, or plant-based sour cream may be used)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish
  • ½ tablespoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Adjust consistency by adding water. Season to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Kori's Tips

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TIPS
Use a good-quality mayonnaise as the base—it’s key to the sauce’s flavor. Let the sauce chill for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors. For a thinner consistency, stir in water 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired texture. This sauce is tangy, creamy, and peppery with just a touch of heat.
SUBSTITUTIONS
You can use Greek yogurt or light mayonnaise in place of sour cream for a lighter option. Vegan mayo may also be used as well as plant-based sour cream. Yellow mustard can be used instead of Dijon, though it will be slightly less sharp. Prepared horseradish adds the right bite, but horseradish sauce will work in a pinch. 
HOW TO USE IT
Serve with smoked or grilled chicken, pulled pork, turkey, brisket, wings, sandwiches, slaw, potato salad, or as a veggie dip. Also great drizzled over grilled tofu or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 334mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg
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