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The look of this homemade, white BBQ sauce may confuse you but it still has that smoky, tangy taste that you would expect from the classic deep brown-colored sauce.

This style of BBQ sauce is white because it is not made up of a cooked tomato base and other ingredients that give it that bold, dark color like molasses and Worcestershire. Instead, I use a mayo base with white vinegar; even the pepper is white to avoid adding color to this delicious, must-have, summer condiment!

White BBQ sauce in a small jar with a spoon.

Ingredients

These ingredients were carefully chosen to keep this BBQ sauce smooth and white but still have that classic smoky flavor that matches perfectly with barbecued foods like burgers and chicken. It’s also great for people who are avoiding food with tomato in it but are looking for a close alternative. It makes about 1 cup or 16 tablespoons.

White bbq sauce ingredients prepped on light blue-grey background.
  • mayonnaise
  • white vinegar
  • liquid hickory smoke
  • white sugar
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • white pepper
  • salt
  • mustard powder

How to Make it

Mayo and spices in a small glass bowl with a whisk.

This recipe is as simple as whisking together all of the ingredients; no cooking required. Use it in the same way you would regular BBQ sauce.

White BBQ sauce in a small jar on a plate with sliced chicken breast on the side.
  1. Whisk. In a medium bowl, whisk all of the BBQ sauce ingredients together, until combined well.
  2. Transfer. Transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle and it’s ready to use.

Storage

White BBQ sauce in a small jar on a plate with chicken breast on the side.

Your fresh BBQ sauce can be stored in a jar or squeeze bottle for up to two weeks in the fridge.

White BBQ sauce in a small jar on a plate.

We do a lot of barbecuing in the summer, so when I am feeling bored of the same old sauce for my grilled burgers, chicken, smokies and pork, I turn to this recipe. Did you enjoy this white BBQ sauce recipe? Let me know in the comments and please share!

White BBQ sauce in a small jar with a spoon.

White BBQ Sauce Recipe

Joss Dyckson
The look of this homemade, white BBQ sauce may confuse you but it still has that smoky, tangy taste that you would expect from the classic deep brown-colored sauce.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 16 tablespoons
Calories 99 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons liquid hickory smoke
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk all of the BBQ sauce ingredients together, until combined well.
  • Transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle and it’s ready to use. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.05mg

Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

Keyword bbq, liquid smoke
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