White Barbecue Sauce

A type of barbecue sauce that is lighter colored instead of darker varieties such as the red or brown sauces that are more common. Ingredients used in the white barbecue sauces typically have a light ivory to tan colored appearance such as soybean oils, light vinegar, eggs, and seasonings. Mayonnaise is a typical base for the white sauces made in areas around northern Alabama. Often used with grilled chicken, turkey, pork, or vegetables, the ligher or White Barbecue Sauces may also be used as a food marinade or as a dipping sauce.