What Makes Alabama-Style BBQ Sauce White - Chowhound

White barbecue sauce was invented at Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Q in Decatur, Alabama by its eponymous owner and pitmaster. Gibson first began selling barbecue in 1925, smoking pork and chickens in his backyard. On weekdays, he was a railroad worker, but on weekends, he was the pitmaster, welcoming local customers who dined at his picnic table. His food became so popular that he had to expand his seating by nailing…