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diy essentials: ranch seasoning mix

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Andy59 avatar
Wichita, KS
Updated on Nov 9, 2019

How many recipes can you name, that call for a packet of ranch seasoning mix? So, you go out to the store, and pick up one of those MSG laden packets that are stuffed with names of chemicals I cannot pronounce and have no worldly idea why they are in there. Okay, here is my recipe for homemade ranch seasoning mix. I changed the proportions of the basic ingredients and added two of my own. Good stuff. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 5 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield Several

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1/3 cup dry powdered buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dehydrated onion crushed to a powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, kosher variety, fine grind
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder, i prefer coleman’s

How To Make diy essentials: ranch seasoning mix

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    Most recipes for ranch dressing call for more salt; however, they are not taking into account that buttermilk powder contains sodium. So, after calculating the additional sodium in the powder, I reduced the salt from 1 to 1/4 teaspoon.
  • Step 3
    Store in a tightly sealed container, away from heat and sunlight, and it will be good for 4 – 6 months (a bit longer, if you store it in the fridge). Assuming it lasts that long.
  • Step 4
    As a point of reference, 2 tablespoons of this mix are equal to a single packet of store-bought seasoning.
  • Step 5
    The Coleman dry mustard is one of my additions (along with the white pepper). I believe it gives the dressing more flavor depth, and the white pepper, gives it a bit of sweet heat.
  • Step 6
    To make ranch dressing add a tablespoon of this mix to 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, and 1/3 cup of whole milk.
  • Step 7
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • So yummy
    Step 8
    Add all the ingredients together, and then store, as mentioned above.
  • Step 9
    I like to give mine a spin in a miniprep fitted with an S-blade; however, that is really not necessary
  • Step 10
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    Step 11
    Use it anywhere the recipe calls for using store-bought ranch seasoning. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    Step 12
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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