Smoked Chicken with Alabama White Sauce

[@matadorbeagles1120]

I worked in Decatur, AL multiple times the 1990's and early 2000's and I ate at Big Bob Gibsons way too often. Sure do miss it and now I can try to replicate those memories and flavors at home here in Texas! Thanks!!!! I followed you Maple Bourbon Turkey recipe for Thanksgiving this year and it was a HUGE hit.

[@ryanstreck1518]

I made the Alabama bbq sauce and mine turned out tasting like bottled ranch 😑 know where I went wrong?

[@danielc.2042]

I travel through Decatur AL a good bit and stop at Big Bob Gibsons all the time.

[@teresagainey741]

I just made two whole smoked chickens with a pellet blend of hickory, apple, and maple and put them in this sauce right off the grill. AMAZING. I’m from Canada and never has meat like this. I blew my own mind.

[@griffinstewart9327]

Different pellets don't do anything you dork

[@Truth.Keeper]

Like I always say "I ain't here to help you lose weight" You got yourself a subscriber.

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

Two

[@parkersparkman7427]

Ain’t nothing better than Big Bobs! We eat it at least 1-2 times a week living here in Decatur. White sauce is a staple in our fridge!!

[@holtpage8226]

Love when I visit family in Decatur and I get some Big Bob’s barbecue.

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

We have a similar recipe up here in NY state, Cornell style bbq chicken. But you marinate the chicken in it and baste it while it's cooking, can't dip it afterwards because there is raw egg in it (I use a little mayo instead, it sticks better). Best results are on an open pit. Every firehouse and church bbq in the summertime uses the same recipe. Chicken, baked beans, salt potatoes, and a soft roll with a pat of butter. It's sublime.

[@firehorsewoman414]

Oh I do love the salt potatoes

[@darrellharman0218]

Just made this for Mother's Day yesterday. Do not hesitate to make this, folks! It was really good. The chicken was awesome with just the Holy Cow. But, the addition of the white sauce and the creamy, peppery, and vinegary tasting notes pushed it over the top. I would definitely make it again. One more thing, I only made a 1/4 quantity of the sauce for the bird. It was plenty for just one chicken. Not everyone in my house wanted the sauce, so we served it on the side.

[@rockyzepeda]

Thanks for the guidance and visuals. What I admire most about your work is the common language you use in communicating. "Nothing fancy bout it"

[@colin4685]

I'm from scotland and I love alabama white sauce. So good

[@dpelpal]

Are you serious? I never knew it was a thing outside of Alabama. Most Americans don't even know about it😅

[@brad_neal]

That removal of the breast bone trick is priceless! Never even crossed my mind you could do that - thanks!

[@HarryDoyle49]

He did that on a Thanksgiving Turkey video too. I thought it was a good trick too.

[@Joshua-ze9je]

Totally agree

[@calvinthurston1441]

Dude!

[@travisc9998]

I spatchock chicken routinely, best trick I have seen in awhile! Game changer :)

[@slice169]

I love to watch the videos for extra inspiration and helpful techniques. My DOG likes to watch because your dog walks through the shot frequently. More shots of the dog ain't gonna hurt. Any one of us who has dogs also have dogs that know EXACTLY what we're doing out there one them pits!

[@kdr082475]

Cooked a slightly altered version of this tonight turned out great. Only swapped out the rub used for a local one in the sauce because I didn't have it on hand. Other than that followed it pretty close. It turned out great. First time using an Alabama white sauce. Very good.

[@ZenoMuncrief1]

I just made this on the traegar... I wasn't mad at it... Very very delicious 🎉party in MY mouth!

[@sergeygailish2271]

Tried ur recipe. The best chicken, I’ve ever tasted! God Bless U) even in Latvia u have fan)

[@donnapollock]

I love the way you did the chicken, but I really loved the BBQ sauce a lot....Thank you for the great recipe, I will be eating this all summer long...

[@GrumblyAirMonk]

Im combing your recipes with Arepas instead of mash and its heaven.. thanks for the recipes

[@robhurley5764]

I made this last night on my egg. It was amazing. I did smear a thing layer of mayo on the bird before seasoning though. 5🌟

[@garya9828]

I can’t get enough of the Alabama White Sauce! On pork, chicken or brisket

[@chrisjohns5877]

Good ole gibson’s BBQ is what got me into BBQ in the first place when I lived in bama

[@scottmcqueen9608]

Looks great, trying this today. I've never had alabama white sauce - great day to try something new

[@accidentallyfasting5768]

I've been messin with this sauce at home for about 2 years now. I've found I like a closer to 50/50 vinegar mayo mix. This is my go to sauce for beef ribs.

[@unclescott8792]

ROLL TIDE great episode, Uncle Matt Thanks for sharing with us

[@jazzjackarr]

Matt, All the way from Australia, Let’s just start with WOW!!! This is the best chicken I’ve ever had. 🙏🏻🤙🏼

[@gene1482]

So glad I found this channel!! Always great content to learn and try.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks Gene!!

[@cappdaddyu812]

We either Baste with our white sauce or Have it in a pot on low heat to Baptize dos Yard Birds ...the heat tones down the vinegar twang a bit gives sauce a very unique flavor profile. The Yum factor!

[@jessejohnson8095]

Smoked thighs instead of a whole chicken, but hands down the best chicken I’ve ever had…that Alabama white sauce is killer!

[@RHEOSTAT380]

Just made this tonight. Best chicken I’ve ever had!!

[@Majja13]

I introduced my fam to the white sauce and they ask for it every week. Another tasty use for it is put it on frilled corn on the cob.

[@jakemagee6370]

Thanks for the great video and tips on cooking spatchcocked chicken in a smoker with Alabama white sauce! Followed your principles on how to cook the chicken on my Treager Pro and got great results. Dredged the chicken in Bob Gibsons Alabama White sauce and the family like it! Keep up the great work and thanks for the inspiration.

[@jeninewhitson]

I just recently bought the Deez Nuts Pecan Rub here in WI that I seasoned & grilled some chicken with. Folks were asking what I seasoned my chicken with? I couldn't wait to say it! 😂 My family is in The Shoals, Sheffeild, Tuscumbia, Florence, Russellville Huntsville, Brimigham, Fayette, and Mobile areas. I should be coming down in July. ❤

[@ashmite]

I just had a variation of this at a local BBQ place but they didn't dunk it. It was fantastic, and now I want to try it dunked!

[@bmusic0980]

My wife loves spatchcock chicken. Gonna try it again this weekend. Maybe with AWS

[@jimbyham9343]

I grew up in North Alabama about 45 minutes from where Big Bob Gibson created this sauce in his restaurant. I like that sauce more than I like most of the people that I talk to on a daily basis. I’ve never met anyone that did not like it.

[@vincentonesto580]

Sauce is awesome. It's definitely worth a try!

[@steampunk5683]

I love your videos. By the way, I was just in Your town. We were camping in Ennis. And I grew up near Big Bob Gibbons place. Folks, let me tell you. You got to try the Alabama white sauce. Texas got the Brisket. Memphis got the pork. But Big Bob’s in Alabama is number one when it comes to BBQ chicken

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

🙏🏼

[@BCHonea]

Never had white sauce because I’m a Texan thru and thru, I also hate Mayo but sometimes use our Dukes in my egg salad. You, however, have made me want to try it Matthew! I want to come play in your outdoor kitchen! Find me and reach out, I’m the Rudy’s fella and local to you

[@Grizzleback07]

I like to use the sauce with mesquite smoked chicken thighs. Seems to really go well together.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Heck yea!

[@shawngillogly6873]

Now that sounds lovely.

[@JBSmoke1]

I'm in New Jersey...not exactly a BBQ hot spot. I've been using Alabama White Sauce for years with my smoked wings, and my friends have loved it. It's just KILLER on chicken.

[@Sector_JS4]

“What are you doing dad?” Bout to make me some Alabama white sauce

[@WrinkleFitzGerald]

LOOOOOOOOOOOL

[@jbocica]

@Cyber Security STFU,

[@chevyfan029]

Roll tide

[@joeyricefried9621]

North Alabama*

[@thatbobusguy]

I made smoked chicken sandwiches dunked in a version of alabama white sauce. Had a friend come over who absolutely hates mayo, even the thought of it. Made it beforehand, so he had no idea. He devoured it and complimented that it was the best chicken sandwich he ever had. Goes to show you, don't dissect things and judge before you try folks! It really is that good.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love it!

[@mabryant5916]

Once again, you're making something I'm unfamiliar with, Alabama White Sauce. Will save this recipe. Thanks!

[@bryanfox2735]

ALABAMA SLAMMA!!! 💪🇺🇸💯🦅

[@CDAY0219]

Absolutely love Holy Cow. Going to try it with Holy Gospel tonight.

[@matthewwood9920]

From Alabama but lived in texas for about 6 years and really fell in love with the vinegar sauces and found your channel. Scrolled down and saw where you make Alabama white sauce chicken and had to subscribe. You have family in Alabama?

[@wendyfoster1362]

I’m new to smoking I followed this recipe why was my skin tough like leather when finished? The recipe tasted great but we had to remove the skin. I saved some of the Alabama sauce and made coleslaw out of it! Amazing!

[@rmagala]

Alabama white sauce is the truth. Haven't had Chris' but it's a bucket list item. I've had others and wasn't mad about it. Made my own once a few years ago and it was ok. Perhaps I'm due for another attempt.

[@jamesaroeuett1567]

Order a copy of Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Book. It has a recipe for white sauce in there that's really good. You can find a used copy for under $10 online.

[@edsmileytube]

Looks good and looking forward to trying it. FYI, the recipe on the website does not have the sugar listed.

[@epochcatharsis129]

I may have missed what smoke wood you used on the chicken.. That aside, one of the best chickens I ever cooked was used with maple. You don't hear of many people using maple but I think it's great for pork/chicken.

[@chitala383]

I ain't here to help you lose weight. 😂. Love it. I've never had Alabama white sauce, but I love mayo so I need to give this a try. Love everything you do Matt! Keep up the great work!

[@MarkHennessey]

I had my first taste of it at a place called the Dixie Pig in South Carolina. It was fantastic. Not everything that is different it good. This is different and glorious.

[@SouthernOutfitter]

Love the vids I'm from Decatur,Al!!!

[@MrBakedDaily]

My favorite sauce for sure.

[@guybowers9094]

Well another good looking recipe I will be trying out I'm a mayonnaise kind of guy so that will be right up my alley

[@michaelbalph4984]

Ivory BBQ sauce is new to me, and I absolutely love it.

[@adp75]

Tried it tonight. Huge hit!!! Leftovers will make a kick-ass fettuccine tomorrow night.

[@BradYaeger]

White sauce is awesome, especially if you like some heat in your rub . I'll even use it on my blackened fish .

[@brianpeterson8667]

I can testify about the Alabama sauçe. Always been my favorite sauce !!

[@vizprave6721]

*Sweet home Alabama intensifies*

[@jameshargrove9346]

I'm from North Alabama we eat big bobs in Decatur on regular basis! Can't go wrong with the White Sauce!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love it! I get to hang with Chris Lilly on Friday. Can’t wait!

[@jameshargrove9346]

@@MeatChurchBBQ Sounds Fun! Enjoy yourselves!

[@Matt-di3ek]

I did 2 chickens yesterday I took some mayo mixed it with your gospel rub and holy cow rub to make s season compound lathered it on the chicken and oh boy were they good golden crispy skinned and juicy works with butter to but I prefer mayo on chickens and turkeys might be a newyork thing idk even steaks get a light mayo coat before the grill

[@txpitmaster6127]

Thanks Matt for your videos. Your sound is great, your production quality is out of this world. I hope to meet you one day but I hope it aint at a competition! You would kick my you know what!

[@fly1327]

Nice! Never done the Alabama white sauce. Dropping by next week, hope to see you!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Awesome!!! Come see me.

[@brentdogg]

Thoughts on adding some roasted poblano into the white sauce? Just something I've been considering.

[@ezrabrooks12]

Good Video/Looked Good. I've had the White Sauce before, it's really good !!!!!

[@jjhitt5327]

Always liked chicken with Alabama white sauce. Thanks!

[@sstrick47]

Is it less appealing if we call it am Alabama mayonnaise sauce?

[@travismitchell210]

Whats it like? I've made the sauce of every region in this country but white sauce always weirds me out. I want to try it but betting my bbq on it makes me nervous 😆

[@michaelgrigsby1205]

Going to be introducing some Okies to the Meat Church family tonight, and I cannot wait to serve them this meal!

[@georgeforeman2929]

What they think

[@mannyortega6733]

What was the wood in the smoker for? Great video!

[@jennpaul9871]

dang, everything you make looks so good!

[@bradychristianson4682]

Looks great! This recipe might be on the menu this weekend! Thanks for sharing

[@jasonchrans4836]

Matt your Alabama white sauce recipe is almost the same as mine. I use white vinegar and apple juice instead of apple cider vinegar. I also add cayenne pepper. I make this sauce everytime I smoke chicken or pulled pork.

[@nprewitt5503]

Any suggestions on getting a crispy skin? Struggling with that part anytime I cook a chicken. Going to give this a shot. Little iffy on the Mayo but as you said, don’t knock it till you try it….

[@robertp457]

I would suggest searing it with a torch.

[@Cambone13]

Only way to get crispy skin is high heat.

[@Isaac-mc4kk]

I just made this last weekend and it was fantastic.

[@chrisdroblyn]

That's KILLER CHICKEN! on my radar for execution for this weekend. Thanks Matt for upping my bbq game.

[@kendrickbrevard8215]

Same here brother, looks delicious!

[@BigLezBBQ]

Definitely need to try Alabama white sauce with my chicken 👍

[@gilrodriguez1981]

Looks great, I will definitely try it soon. I got a question though. Why do you smoke with a unlit log right next to the food?

[@david_reynolds3660]

Love making this. Favorite way to chicken.

[@TOOTHPIKSBBQ]

Wooooo! That flavor profile must be incredible!! Never had white sauce look this good! Awesome!!

[@howareyabob2216]

New to the channel and im loving these videos!!!!! If you or anyone in chat can answer a couple questions for me. What is the log in the smoker for? and also did you brine the chickens before hand? I've tried making chicken thighs the last 4-5 smokes and my skin always ends up a little rubbery, not terrible but its not bite through like that looks! well done as always man, looks amazing!

[@nicolew6904]

No link for the shears? I've been shopping for a good pair.

[@Vanwolfstein]

How do you have only 800k subscribers. These are my go to videos and go to rubs

[@wilijamesme]

The white BBQ sauce is the easiest sauce for me to make. I made some about three years ago. Everybody loves it.

[@mealtimemedia]

Ok ok I think it’s time for me to get into the Alabama white sauce game, I’ve watched enough and it always looks good

[@phildavis1955]

I've got to try this!

[@scottpost6741]

Definitely going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing Matt!

[@luremeincustompaintedcrank3818]

I have seen other recipes where they brined the chicken for 4 hours. Is that really necessary to get juicy chicken? Yours looked great without brining. Thanks.

[@kylewilliams7675]

Fun fact I lived next door for 8 years next to bbq Pitt master Chris Lilly the man who perfected Alabama white sauce. I grew up smelling great bbq everyday!!! Check out big bob Gibson bbq in Decatur Alabama

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Chris is a dear friend. A legend!

[@kylewilliams7675]

@@MeatChurchBBQ we lived in oak lee neighborhood. I hope to meet you Matt one day very soon

[@coreycenter7842]

No brine? Looks awesome, will try it this weekend!

[@Hititlikeyoulive]

Texas boy that Lived in Alabama 10 years. the smoked chicken with Alabama white sauce is the truth.

[@deanm4138]

That white sauce looks delicious definitely have to try that

[@MrTantriq]

I made this recipe, this weekend, with minor tweaks, and it was a hit!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love to hear it. Thanks Quincy!!

[@Night_Monkey]

When you say "get liberal" with the seasoning, does that mean to use someone else's seasoning and pocket the leftovers?

[@keithedwards892]

I swear my mouth was watering watching that

[@TheDarienJim]

I noticed a log in the offset smoker. Do you find that adds additional smoke to the process? I can imagine it actually catches on fire does it? Would you do this just for offset or even pellet smokers like Traegar?

[@priscillauribe641]

I was wondering the same thing

[@kirkedwards311]

The wood acts as a fire block👍🏽

[@TheDarienJim]

@@kirkedwards311 what is a fire block?

[@Blackhawk.44]

@@TheDarienJim deflects the heat coming from fire chamber

[@chadlindsley1970]

Awsome as always Matt. Can't wait to try it!

[@kimmills7814]

Making this this weekend!

[@mitchellgeisler4577]

That looks so unbelievably amazing! This is going to be my next chicken! Awesome vid

[@dmac7403]

I add a little fresh squeezed lemon say half if one and apple juice say quarter cup to what you use ,make it your own folks first time make it traditional then dial it in to make it your own.

[@phillipgargus7813]

Do yall have any videos for absolute beginners to smoking?

[@tammyschilling5362]

Do you let the chicken rest a bit before dunking, so that it's not too hot? I'm just wondering if a very hot chicken would curdle a mayo based sauce?

[@porkbelly0713]

thanks Matt, got your white sauce recipe and will fire it up this weekend. My spices showed up two days ago, I did a Wagyu burger last night with the Holy Cow, tremendous

[@crazyhillbilly2181]

The BBQ world deserves a Meat Church and Kosmo Q collaboration.

[@djstikzo9431]

I could the taste the chicken in my mouth, one can never go wrong with this channel 🔥🔥🔥💯🙌