Who Invented Ranch Dressing
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Ranch dressing was invented in the 1950s, by American rancher Steve Henson. Born in Indiana, Henson moved West to California’s San Joaquin Valley in the early 1950s, where he eventually acquired a 7,000-acre ranch called the Hidden Valley Guest Ranch. It was here that Henson began experimenting with different seasonings and dressings.
At the time, creamy dressings such as French and Thousand Island were popular condiments, but Henson wanted to develop an original dressing that was unique to his ranch. After weeks of experimentation, he finally perfected the recipe for a dry-mix dressing he called "Ranch." Henson mixed up a batch and served it to ranch guests mixed with sour cream. It was an instant hit.
Upon realizing the potential of his invention, Henson packaged the Ranch dry mix and started marketing it to stores and grocery stores in the area. Soon enough, Ranch became an American culinary staple, as it gained popularity outside California as well.
Today, Ranch dressing can be found in many varieties, such as original Ranch, fat-free, light, dressing and dip mix, and buttermilk. It is used in salads and as a condiment for chips, sandwiches, and other dishes.
Steve Henson passed away in 2020, but his invention lives on and is recognized around the world. Every time you drizzle Ranch onto your salad or dip a fry into it, you owe a small thank you to its inventor.