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Jalapeno Garlic Ranch Recipe

Inspired by sneakybird
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Make Jalapeno Garlic Ranch Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base (dairy & mayo)

Herbs & aromatics

Seasoning & acid

Optional finishing & garnish

Method

Prep

1

Chop herbs and aromatics

Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh herbs. Finely chop the parsley, dill, and chives so they measure about 2 tablespoons each. Mince the garlic cloves finely. Remove the stem and seeds from the jalapeños for milder heat, then finely mince the peppers. Reserve one jalapeño slice for garnish if desired.

2

Measure out the sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk, and have the seasonings ready.

Mixing & seasoning

3

Combine base ingredients

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup mayonnaise until smooth and homogenous. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup buttermilk until the texture reaches a pourable but still creamy consistency. Adjust more buttermilk by tablespoon if you want thinner dressing.

4

Add herbs, jalapeño and garlic

Fold in the chopped parsley (2 tbs), dill (2 tbs), chives (2 tbs), minced garlic (3 cloves), and minced jalapeños (2 units). Stir gently but completely so the herbs and pepper are evenly distributed throughout the base.

5

Season and acid balance

Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon dried dill (if using). Stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Taste and adjust: add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to brightness as needed.

Resting & serving

6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the ranch to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably 2–4 hours) to let flavors meld and for the jalapeño and garlic to infuse the dressing. The resting step mellows raw garlic and distributes the jalapeño heat.

7

Before serving, stir the ranch and check consistency. If too thick for a dressing, whisk in additional buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired pourable thickness is reached. For a thicker dip, omit extra buttermilk.

8

Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with reserved jalapeño slice(s) and an optional drizzle of 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Serve chilled with crudités, wings, tacos, salads, or as a sandwich spread.