Cowboy Butter Ranch
Cowboy Butter Ranch
Ingredients
For the Cowboy Butter Ranch
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, your favorite, such as Frank's RedHot
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, full-fat for best results
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as a habanero or chili-garlic hot sauce, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a 16-ounce Mason jar or a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, softened unsalted butter, freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce, and smoked paprika. Whisk these ingredients together briefly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, finely chopped fresh dill, finely chopped fresh parsley, and freshly ground black pepper to the jar. Finish by adding the additional 1 teaspoon of hot sauce (or more, to taste, for extra spice).
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Securely seal the Mason jar with its lid. Vigorously shake the jar for 1 to 2 minutes, or until all ingredients are fully combined and emulsified into a thick, creamy, pale yellow-green sauce with visible herb and red specks.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Taste the Cowboy Butter Ranch and adjust seasonings as needed. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you may add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water or milk and shake again. Serve immediately as a dip or sauce, or refrigerate for later use. The flavors will meld further if allowed to chill for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
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Cowboy Butter Ranch
Ingredients
For the Cowboy Butter Ranch
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, your favorite, such as Frank's RedHot
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, full-fat for best results
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as a habanero or chili-garlic hot sauce, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a 16-ounce Mason jar or a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, softened unsalted butter, freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce, and smoked paprika. Whisk these ingredients together briefly until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, finely chopped fresh dill, finely chopped fresh parsley, and freshly ground black pepper to the jar. Finish by adding the additional 1 teaspoon of hot sauce (or more, to taste, for extra spice).
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Securely seal the Mason jar with its lid. Vigorously shake the jar for 1 to 2 minutes, or until all ingredients are fully combined and emulsified into a thick, creamy, pale yellow-green sauce with visible herb and red specks.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Taste the Cowboy Butter Ranch and adjust seasonings as needed. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you may add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water or milk and shake again. Serve immediately as a dip or sauce, or refrigerate for later use. The flavors will meld further if allowed to chill for at least 30 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min