Sugar-Free Homemade BBQ Ranch Sauce

Elevate your dipping sauce game with this Sugar-Free Homemade BBQ Ranch Sauce, a guilt-free blend of bold, smoky, and tangy flavors perfect for health-conscious food lovers. This quick 10-minute recipe brings together creamy mayonnaise and sour cream with zesty lemon juice, fragrant fresh dill, and a dynamic mix of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powders. A touch of tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of liquid smoke give this sauce its signature BBQ depth, all without added sugar. Ideal as a dressing for salads, a spread for sandwiches, or a dipping sauce for grilled meats and veggies, this versatile and low-carb condiment is a must-have for any barbecue or meal prep repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream. Whisk together until smooth and well-blended.

Step 2

Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and ground cayenne pepper (if using) to the bowl. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.

Step 3

Pour in the apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, and liquid smoke. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly distributed, ensuring no lumps remain.

Step 4

Taste and season with salt, adjusting to your preference.

Step 5

Once everything is well combined, transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container.

Step 6

Refrigerate the BBQ Ranch sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the sauce a good stir. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color.

Step 8

Serve with your favorite salad, sandwich, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(458.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2024.8

Total Fat 196.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 292.8mg	0%
Sodium 3021.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 12.9g
Protein 6.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 208.3mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 550.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.1%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 13.5%