Alabama is well known for its delicious barbecue. And of course, no barbecue is complete without sauce that’s equally delicious. When it comes to barbecue sauce in Alabama, there’s a variety of flavors to choose from. However, no sauce compares to the famous white barbecue sauce that’s been a Southern favorite for nearly 100 years.

Many people who eat this famous barbecue sauce have no idea it was created right here in Alabama. In 1925, Bob Gibson, the founder of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, created his famous white barbecue sauce.
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It wasn't long before Mr. Gibson's mayonnaise-based sauce was sought after by barbecue lovers all over the South, especially in Alabama.
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Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q's white barbecue sauce is primarily used on their smoked chicken.
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And for perfect coverage, the chicken is dipped into sauce-filled pots.
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Besides eating it on smoked chicken, many people are also known for eating white barbecue sauce on pulled pork, ribs, salads and pizza. It's also a popular dip for french fries, pretzels, chips and so much more.
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Many barbecue restaurants in Alabama offer this famous barbecue sauce, including SAW's BBQ and...
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...Miss Myra's Pit Bar-B-Q, both of Birmingham.
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If you've never tried Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q's Original White Sauce, what are you waiting for? It's definitely a sauce like no other, and it'll soon become one of your favorites.
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For a simple white barbecue sauce recipe, check out this video:

Have you ever tried white barbecue sauce? If so, what did you think about it?

Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q has two locations:
Location 1: 1715 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Location 2: 2520 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603

For a list of Alabama’s best barbecue restaurants, click here.

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