Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise (good quality, like Duke’s)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (not creamy)
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Mix all of the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth and well incorporated.
- Adjust Consistency: If a thinner sauce is desired, add water gradually, one teaspoon at a time, stirring to reach preferred consistency.
- Chill and Develop Flavors: Refrigerate the sauce for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully meld and develop tanginess.
Notes
- Use good quality mayonnaise for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Prepared horseradish should be the non-creamy type for authentic taste and texture.
- Refrigeration time enhances the tangy and spicy flavor profile.
- Light brown sugar is optional and can be omitted to keep the sauce more tart.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with smoked chicken, pork, or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
