Description
Make this easy, balanced sauce combining the cool tang of ranch with the sweet heat of spicy honey. It is perfect for dipping or drizzling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup buttermilk ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot or similar)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- If you do not have pre-made hot honey, create a quick infusion: In a small saucepan, gently warm the 1/4 cup of honey with 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steep for 10 minutes, then strain out the flakes if desired.
- In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk ranch dressing, the prepared hot honey (or plain honey if using pre-made hot honey), hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Whisk all ingredients together until the sauce is completely smooth and uniform in color.
- Taste the sauce. If you want it spicier, add more hot sauce or a few drops of chili oil. If you want it sweeter, add a small amount of plain honey.
- Transfer the sauce to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the sauce rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to combine.
- Store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It keeps well for up to one week.
- Use this sauce as a dip for chicken tenders, pizza crust, or air-fried vegetables. You can also drizzle it over tacos or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10