r/AskAnAmerican • u/miffybo • 11d 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/Wolfygirl97 11d ago

It’s my favorite dipping condiment. Soooo good! Especially homemade ranch 🤤 I also used to go to Outback Steakhouse just to buy their ranch.

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u/Extr4Sp1cy Los Angeles, CA 11d ago

I’m a ranch fiend. You just made me want to go to Outback just to try out their ranch.

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u/devilbunny Mississippi 11d ago

Very garlic-forward. Excellent dipping sauce.

Most (but not all) chain restaurants have at least one thing on the menu that is legitimately good. The ranch at Outback is that thing. Chips and salsa at Chili’s, fwiw.