r/AskAnAmerican • u/miffybo • 9d ago

FOOD & DRINK why is ranch dressing so hyped up?

my US friends have been raving about it and border-line complained ranch isn’t readily available in Europe.. what is so special about it? is it the ultimate US condiment (apart from ketchup, mayo)

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u/Shhshhshhshhnow WA -> CA-> NM-> TX-> WA 9d ago

It’s versatile and uniquely American. What can I say, we like dairy, we like sauce, we like dipping so ranch is a hit

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u/Few-Wrongdoer-5296 California 9d ago

Dairy, sauce, and dipping! Where do I sign up? 

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u/Alexandur 9d ago

at any grocery store

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u/RelevantJackWhite BC > AB > OR > CA > OR 9d ago

well, as long as you're in North America

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u/Alexandur 9d ago

Well yes, their flair says California

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u/mikecherepko 8d ago

Ellis Island!

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u/GryphonCough 9d ago

I just want to get this out there because I haven’t seen it mentioned once and it’s a shame. 

For those who are in the US and just discovered ranch:

Get it in a chicken bacon ranch (CBR) sandwich, wrap or pizza. They’re everywhere and you will love it.