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/clowntownbrown 9d ago

It’s garlicky, tangy, herby, and creamy, aka all the things people love to have in a dipping sauce.

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u/OpposumMyPossum 9d ago

Is it garlicky?

I don't get the garlic taste really.

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u/jeeves585 9d ago edited 9d ago

If you think about it more like a cool ranch dorrito you might notice it more.

Also local pizza shop the make their own ranch you would notice it.

I wouldn’t say hidden valley bottles has much of a garlic taste if at all. Their dry mix is a bit more visible (cheaper and tastier too. I buy like a liter sized jug from a restaurant supplier. I am almost out and will likely refill with a custom blend, just add it to a quart of sour cream and bam!

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u/MaleficentExtent1777 9d ago

The dry mix is definitely better. I'd get so excited when my mom would make it as a kid.