Since 1925, Big Bob Gibson’s Original White Sauce delivers a tangy, peppery Alabama-style flavor that works on poultry, pork, seafood, wild game, salads, slaw, and potato salad, and as a baste.
Flavor profile
Ingredients
Sourced from Open Food Facts (community-contributed; may lag the current bottle label).Water, Distilled Vinegar, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Salt, Spices, Egg Yolks, Modified Food Starch, Food Starch, Mustard Flour, Natural Flavors, Paprika (Color), Garlic, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (to Protect Freshness), Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin. Contains: egg and soy.
Ingredients source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
Nutrition
Sourced from Open Food Facts (community-contributed; may lag the current bottle label).| Serving size | 2 Tbsp (29 g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 70 |
| Sodium (mg) | 260 |
| Total carbs (g) | 2 |
| Total sugars (g) | 1 |
Nutrition source: Open Food Facts (community-contributed; values may differ from the current bottle label).
From around the web
What reviewers say
Big Bob Gibson's Original White Sauce receives generally positive feedback as the iconic Alabama-style mayonnaise-and-vinegar barbecue sauce, praised for its tangy flavor that enhances chicken and other light meats. Reviewers note its medium-thin texture, peppery bite, and versatility as a dip or dressing, though some detect a slight chemical aftertaste in the bottled version. It is seen as a convenient store-bought option that captures the essence of the original Big Bob Gibson creation, even if homemade versions are preferred by some. Overall reception highlights its unique profile and strong performance when grilled or used on poultry.
Pros
- Excellent tangy, creamy, vinegar-forward flavor that elevates chicken
- Versatile as a marinade, baste, dip, or salad dressing
- Iconic Alabama white sauce with peppery heat and smooth texture
Cons
- Bottled version can have a slight chemical aftertaste
- Some find it overly vinegary compared to homemade
“The magic of the sauce is in the nuanced way it changed the chicken. The leg had a mainly natural chicken flavor, but with an enhanced texture and slight tang that made the meat the best I've had in all of my barbecue sauce testing.”
meatwave.com →“Kyle recommends it for grill or smoking chicken, basting it on in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking. Don’t be scared by the mayonnaise base, it’s very light and full of flavor.”
tomdwyer.com →“I really like this sauce, but at the same time that the vinegar and creaminess are attractive, there's also a slight chemically flavor.”
meatwave.com →
Sourced from 2 blog, 1 retailer, 1 forum. Synthesized by AI; quotes link to the originals.
