Big Batch Ranch Dressing Mix Recipes

BIG BATCH HOMEMADE RANCH SEASONING MIX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• Store in an airtight container. Mix well before each use to redistribute spices evenly.

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING MIX

Steps:

• Mix all herbs and spices together in a bowl (or add directly to the jar).
• Transfer mix to a pint sized mason jar or other container with a lid, and add a label. Keeps for up to 1 year.

DRY BUTTERMILK RANCH MIX

Steps:

• Mix the buttermilk powder, dried onion, parsley, chives, salt, garlic powder, dried celery flakes, white pepper, paprika, and dill together, and store in a cool, dry place. For a finer texture, place ingredients in a blender and pulse several times.

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING MIX

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 3/4 cup)., For salad dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk and 3 tablespoons mix. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: about 2 cups., For dip: In a small bowl, combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons mix. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers and fresh vegetables.

BIG BATCH RANCH DRESSING MIX

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients.
• Store in a 1 cup canning jar or other airtight container.
• When ready to make dressing, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon dry dressing mix.
• Whisk well.
• Store in refrigerator.

DRY RANCH STYLE SEASONING FOR DIP OR DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together the parsley, pepper, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder and thyme. Use as a substitute for Ranch Dressing Mix.

RANCH DRESSING DIY MIX

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until the mixture is a fine powder.
• Store in a sealed container, jar or bag in a cool, dark place.
• Dressing: Mix 2 tsp (5 g) with 1/2 cup (4 oz / 125 ml) in total of any of the following, combos are fine: sour cream, mayo, Miracle Whip, regular or Greek yogurt. Fat-free versions of any of the above work great.
• Dip: Mix 1 tablespoon (10 g) or more to taste with 1/2 cup (4 oz / 125 ml) sour cream.
• Increase by a few teaspoons the amounts of dry mix used in dressing / dip if your folk are big fans of Ranch. Or, conversely, use less for a milder taste.
• Add milk to thin if desired.
• Store this in a basement pantry or cool cupboard. Milk powder does have a long storage life (check the best before date on the milk powder you use), but that can be shortened if exposed to heat or high storage temperatures, which will cause it to go rancid. For that reason, do NOT attempt to "dry can" this. The heat from that will just have the opposite effect of shortening the shelf life. Plus, there's just no need to.
• You can multiply the size of the batch by 2, 3 or 4 times. In fact, if your audience is a fan of ranch, you will probably end up needing to after your first test batch. If you do, though, mix all in a large bowl first, then blend in batches.
• For the second onion ingredient, the recipe as originally found called for dried onion in two forms, powered and minced (as do most Ranch spice mixtures.) You can just additional powdered if that is what you have and you don't have minced.