Simple Sauce Part 1 - Homemade Ranch Dressing | Meatlicious
Simple Sauce Part 1 - Homemade Ranch Dressing
15 mins prepServes 10
This recipe guides you through making a classic homemade ranch dressing from scratch, including an optional recipe for homemade mayonnaise as its base. It emphasizes fresh herbs and a balanced blend of spices for a flavorful, creamy dressing.
Homemade Mayo (optional):
1. In a bowl or using an immersion blender, whisk the egg yolks, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
2. Slowly drizzle in the neutral oil while whisking constantly until thick and emulsified.
3. Season with salt.
Ranch Dressing:
1. Whisk the homemade mayo (or store-bought), sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
2. Stir in the finely chopped fresh dill, parsley, and chives, along with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, MSG (optional), and pepper. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
3. Adjust the consistency with additional buttermilk if a thinner dressing is desired, and fine-tune the flavor with 2-4 teaspoons of lemon juice to taste.
4. Chill the ranch dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving. For best flavor development, chill overnight.
