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Ms. Dot’s Southern White BBQ Sauce Bringing a high-quality soul food experience to customers in Hillsboro, Alabama— with plans to share it across the country and beyond — Ms. Dot’s offers a truly unique flavor profile. Originally designed for barbecue chicken, this tangy, creamy sauce has become a versatile favorite that enhances nearly any dish: grilled meats, fish, vegetables, coleslaw, salads, and pastas. It even shines as a flavorful marinade. Dot’s Southern White BBQ Sauce is the first recipe of many more to come, made by The Dot’s Family. Dot’s Southern White BBQ Sauce processing is done in Hillsboro, Alabama.
Who Is Ms. Dot?
Dot’s Southern White BBQ Sauce is a great tasting White BBQ Sauce made from a Southern family’s recipe.
Dot is short for Dorothy, the original Ms. Dot and the heart of the brand. Owner of Dot’s Diner in Hillsboro, AL, she still serves her famous white BBQ sauce to diners, free of charge.
As her son proudly shares, “I’m blessed to call Ms. Dot my mother — and now we’re sharing her legacy with the world.”
Who is Douglas Williams ?
Douglas Williams is the visionary founder behind Dots Southern White BBQ Sauces, a brand inspired by deep Southern roots and generations of family tradition. Born and raised in the South, Douglas is the proud son of Dorothy “Dot” Williams, whose signature white barbecue sauce recipe became a staple at family gatherings and local cookouts.
Driven by a passion to share his mother’s legacy with the world, Douglas turned Dot’s timeless recipe into a bottled sensation—crafted with care, rich in flavor, and rooted in heritage. What began in a family kitchen has grown into a celebrated brand that pays homage to Southern cooking and the power of tradition.
Through Dots Southern White BBQ Sauces, Douglas continues to honor his mother while delivering authentic Southern flavor to homes, pitmasters, and food lovers across the country. His mission is simple: keep it real, keep it Southern, and always keep it delicious.