DIP ESSENTIALS: FLEXIBLE RANCH-LIKE DIPPING SAUCE

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This is similar to a typical ranch dressing, but I tweaked the ingredients to help it better compliment items such as, chicken wings and veggies. I wanted it ranch-like; however, I wanted to be able to taste the item I was dipping into it. I made this the other day while pulling an all-nighter working on my slow-cooker chicken...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Poultry Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

PLAN/PURCHASE
WET INGREDIENTS
1/4 c buttermilk
1/3 c greek yogurt, plain variety, or sour cream
1/2 c mayonnaise, plain variety
DRY INGREDIENTS
1 tsp dill weed, dried, or fresh
1 tsp dehydrated onions, ground to a powder
1/4 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried chives
1/8 tsp salt, kosher variety, fine grind
1 - 2 pinch white pepper, fine grind
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 - 2 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed, or to taste
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 Tbsp buttermilk powder

Steps:

  • 1. PREP/PREPARE
  • 2. This dressing will last 8 - 10 days, if kept in a container with a tight-fitting lid, and refrigerated.
  • 3. Buttermilk Powder The buttermilk powder is optional; however, it adds a pleasing tang to the dip. If you do not have any, no worries. However, if you have some, you might want to give it a try.
  • 4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5. WET INGREDIENTS
  • 6. Starting with the wet ingredients, whisk them together until incorporated and smooth.
  • 7. DRY INGREDIENTS
  • 8. Add all of the dry ingredients and whisk until fully incorporated.
  • 9. ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
  • 10. Add the lemon juice, a bit at a time until you like what you taste.
  • 11. Let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours, or overnight, to thicken, and give the dry ingredients a chance to meld with the wet ones.
  • 12. PLATE/PRESENT
  • 13. Serve as a dipping sauce with things like chicken wings or tenders; in addition, it goes great as a dip for veggies. Enjoy.
  • 14. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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