Alabama-style barbecue sauce is more commonly known as Alabama white sauce, which should be your first clue that this is ...

Most barbecue sauces are red, but Alabama white sauce is unique in its color. What makes this Southern staple such an iconic flavor enhancer?

A small wooden bowl of creamy Alabama white sauce, sprinkled with pepper, sits on a charger with basil leaves and tomatoes in the background. - Mariha-kitchen/Getty Images ...