Smoked Chicken with Alabama White Sauce: A Southern Delight
Smoked Chicken with Alabama White Sauce is more than just a recipe - it's a celebration of Alabama's rich barbecue heritage. This dish, featuring a unique Vietnamese twist with Sambal Oelek chili garlic sauce, brings a fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Alabama White Sauce, a regional classic for over 80 years, is known for its distinctive flavor and appearance, easily recognizable from afar.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 whole roaster chickens 3-4 pounds each
- ¼ cup Revolution Barbecue All Purpose Rub
- 3 Cups Alabama White Sauce divided
For the Alabama White Sauce:
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Sambal Oelek Vietnamese chili garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Alabama White Sauce: In a mason jar, mix all sauce ingredients until well-blended. Refrigerate in the jar for up to 2 weeks.
- Preparing the Chicken: Spatchcock the chickens and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Smoking Process: Preheat your smoker to 275°F, adding two chunks of Hickory wood. Season the chicken with All Purpose BBQ Rub, and place it skin side down in the smoker. Cook for 1 ½ hours.
- Flipping and Basting: Flip the chicken, add another chunk of Hickory, and cook for an additional hour. Baste with Alabama White Sauce and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest parts.
- Resting: Once cooked, baste the chicken again with the sauce, transfer to a baking sheet, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Serving: Cut the chicken into sections and serve with the remaining white sauce.
- Pro Tip: To truly embrace the Alabama tradition, double the White Sauce quantity. Before removing the chicken from the smoker, dunk it entirely in a pot of the sauce using long tongs, mimicking the method used in Alabama restaurants.
Notes
This Smoked Chicken with Alabama White Sauce recipe is more than just a meal; it's an experience that brings a piece of Southern barbecue culture to your table. The unique use of Sambal Oelek adds a delightful twist to the traditional recipe, creating a dish that's sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy the journey of flavors and the satisfaction of mastering this iconic dish! This recipe was made with our All Purpose BBQ Rub. Shop now to pickup your own bottle!
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