World's Best Ranch (Dressing)
World's Best Ranch (Dressing)
Ingredients
For the Homemade Mayonnaise
- 1 egg yolk, large
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup neutral oil, such as canola, grapeseed, or avocado oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream, full-fat
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk, or more, to desired consistency
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing the homemade mayonnaise base. In a wide-mouth pint-sized glass jar, carefully combine the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, and salt. Pour the neutral oil directly on top of these ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Insert an immersion blender into the jar, ensuring the blade head is fully submerged and resting at the very bottom, covering the egg yolk. Turn the immersion blender on high speed and hold it steady for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture at the bottom begins to emulsify and turn pale yellow. Slowly lift the blender up through the oil, allowing it to fully incorporate, until a thick, creamy mayonnaise forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
To the freshly made mayonnaise in the jar, add the sour cream, dried dill, MSG, finely chopped fresh chives, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour in the buttermilk. Start with 2 tablespoons; you can add more later to achieve your preferred consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Secure the lid tightly on the glass jar. Vigorously shake the jar for 30-60 seconds until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the dressing is smooth, creamy, and herb-flecked. Taste the ranch dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, or add an additional tablespoon of buttermilk for a thinner consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
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World's Best Ranch (Dressing)
Ingredients
For the Homemade Mayonnaise
- 1 egg yolk, large
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup neutral oil, such as canola, grapeseed, or avocado oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream, full-fat
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk, or more, to desired consistency
Instructions
- 1
Begin by preparing the homemade mayonnaise base. In a wide-mouth pint-sized glass jar, carefully combine the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, and salt. Pour the neutral oil directly on top of these ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Insert an immersion blender into the jar, ensuring the blade head is fully submerged and resting at the very bottom, covering the egg yolk. Turn the immersion blender on high speed and hold it steady for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture at the bottom begins to emulsify and turn pale yellow. Slowly lift the blender up through the oil, allowing it to fully incorporate, until a thick, creamy mayonnaise forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
To the freshly made mayonnaise in the jar, add the sour cream, dried dill, MSG, finely chopped fresh chives, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour in the buttermilk. Start with 2 tablespoons; you can add more later to achieve your preferred consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Secure the lid tightly on the glass jar. Vigorously shake the jar for 30-60 seconds until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the dressing is smooth, creamy, and herb-flecked. Taste the ranch dressing and adjust seasoning if needed, or add an additional tablespoon of buttermilk for a thinner consistency.
⏱️ 2 min