OMG Sauce

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This homemade OMG Sauce is sweet, tangy, smoky, and just a little spicy. Made with barbecue sauce, ranch seasoning, honey, dry mustard, and hot sauce, this easy BBQ ranch sauce is delicious with fries, onion rings, chicken, burgers, wings, and more.

Once you make a batch, you’ll quickly understand how it got its name!

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Only five ingredients. You only need a handful of easy-to-find ingredients to make it.
Easy to make. Everything goes into one saucepan and simmers together.
Sweet with a little heat. Honey balances the tangy barbecue sauce and hot sauce.
So versatile. Dip it, drizzle it, brush it onto chicken, or spoon it over a burger.
Make it ahead. The sauce keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Easy to customize. Change the barbecue sauce or adjust the hot sauce to make it your own.

What is OMG Sauce?

OMG Sauce is a sweet and tangy BBQ ranch sauce made with barbecue sauce, dry ranch seasoning, honey, hot sauce, and dry mustard.

Unlike creamy BBQ ranch dipping sauces, this version starts with barbecue sauce and gets its ranch flavor from dry ranch seasoning. Simmering everything together creates a smooth, flavorful sauce that works as both a dipping sauce and a condiment.

It’s one of those sauces that can go with just about anything, which makes the name pretty fitting!

Key Ingredients

NOTE: This section highlights ingredients used in the recipe. Find the full printable recipe in the recipe card below.

Barbecue sauce

This makes up the base of the sauce. Sweet Baby Ray’s is my go-to, but you can use your favorite barbecue sauce.

Dry ranch salad dressing mix

Ranch seasoning adds a savory, herby flavor without making the sauce creamy.

Honey

Adds sweetness and helps balance the tanginess of the barbecue sauce and mustard.

Hot sauce

A few dashes give the sauce a little kick. You can adjust it to your preference.

Dry mustard

Adds another layer of tangy, savory flavor and helps balance the sweetness.

Ingredients for homemade BBQ ranch sauce arranged on a white marble surface

Ingredients & Substitutions

NOTE: This section suggests substitutions. Find the full printable recipe in the recipe card below.

Dry ranch salad dressing mix – Adds the signature ranch seasoning to the sauce. Either store-bought or homemade works fine.
Barbecue sauce – Sweet Baby Ray’s is the suggested choice, but you can substitute your favorite BBQ sauce. Different sauces will change the sweetness, smokiness, and spice level.
Hot sauce – Adds a little heat. Adjust according to your preference.
Honey – Adds sweetness and balances the tangy flavors. Maple syrup or agave nectar can be substituted in equal amounts. Brown sugar can also work, but start with 3 tablespoons and adjust to taste.
Dry mustard – Adds tang and savory mustard flavor. If you don’t have dry mustard, substitute 1½ teaspoons yellow mustard or Dijon mustard.

Variations

Make it spicier: Add a little more hot sauce until it reaches your preferred heat level.
Make it milder: Use fewer dashes of hot sauce or leave it out.
Change the BBQ flavor: Try the recipe with a smoky, spicy, honey, or hickory-style barbecue sauce. The flavor of the finished sauce will change depending on the BBQ sauce you use.
Make it sweeter: Add a little extra honey if you prefer a sweeter dipping sauce.

OMG Sauce served as a dipping sauce with crispy seasoned French fries

Tips for Best Results

Use a barbecue sauce you already know you enjoy since it makes up most of the recipe.
Stir the sauce occasionally while it simmers so the bottom does not scorch.
Keep an eye on the saucepan when bringing the mixture to a boil.
Remember that different barbecue sauces vary in sweetness, tanginess, smokiness, and spice.
Start with only a few dashes of hot sauce. You can always make the next batch hotter.
Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to your storage container.

FAQs

What does OMG Sauce taste like?

It has a sweet, smoky, tangy flavor with ranch seasoning and a little heat from the hot sauce. Honey and dry mustard help balance the flavors.

Is OMG Sauce spicy?

It has a little heat from a few dashes of hot sauce, but you control how spicy it is. Add less for a milder sauce or more if you like extra heat.

What kind of BBQ sauce should I use?

Sweet Baby Ray’s is my preferred barbecue sauce for this recipe, but you can use your favorite brand or style. Keep in mind that changing the barbecue sauce can change the overall sweetness, smokiness, and spice level.

Can I make OMG Sauce ahead of time?

Yes! This is a great sauce to prepare ahead. Once it has cooled, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate it until you are ready to serve it.

How long does homemade OMG Sauce last?

Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

What can I dip in OMG Sauce?

Try it with fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, wings, or other favorite dippers. It is also great on burgers and chicken sandwiches.

Can I use OMG Sauce instead of regular BBQ sauce?

Absolutely. Use it anywhere you want a sweet, tangy BBQ-style sauce with ranch flavor and a little heat.

Storage

Transfer cooled OMG Sauce to an airtight container and keep it refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

How to Make OMG Sauce

NOTE: This section includes a step-by-step guide. Find the full printable recipe in the recipe card below.

Quick steps:

Combine. Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
Simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cool. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool.
Refrigerate. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

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Barbecue sauce, ranch seasoning, honey, hot sauce, and dry mustard in a saucepan

BBQ ranch sauce ingredients whisked together in a small saucepan

Make Ahead

OMG Sauce is a great make-ahead condiment. Prepare the sauce according to the recipe, allow it to cool, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate until you are ready to use it.

What to serve with OMG Sauce

One of the best things about this BBQ ranch sauce is how many ways you can use it.

Serve it as a dipping sauce for French fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, or wings. It also makes a flavorful topping for hamburgers and chicken sandwiches.

Try brushing it over chicken or using it anywhere you would normally reach for barbecue sauce. It’s especially good when you want something a little sweeter and more flavorful than regular BBQ sauce.

If You Enjoyed OMG Sauce

If you love having homemade sauces on hand, try my Homemade BBQ Sauce. It’s another great way to add big barbecue flavor to chicken, burgers, sandwiches, and more.

For an easy side that practically begs for dipping, make these Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries. The crispy, garlicky fries would be especially good dipped into sweet and spicy OMG Sauce.

Chicken wings and a good dipping sauce are always a winning combination. These Grilled Crispy Chicken Wings would be perfect served with a bowl of OMG Sauce on the side.

If burgers are on the menu, try my Oklahoma Onion Burgers. Add a little OMG Sauce for an extra layer of sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor.

My Southwest Chicken Tenders are another great excuse to break out the dipping sauces. Serve them with sweet and spicy BBQ sauce for an easy lunch, dinner, or game day snack.

For something fun and casual, try these Smoked Hot Dog Burnt Ends. Their smoky flavor pairs naturally with a sweet and tangy BBQ-style sauce.

And if you love the BBQ and ranch combination, don’t miss my Ranch Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos. They bring together many of the same flavors that make OMG Sauce so good.

Homemade OMG Sauce stored in a glass jar with French fries in the background

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Servings: servings

By Jamie Sherman

This easy BBQ ranch sauce is sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. Serve OMG Sauce with fries, chicken, burgers, wings, onion rings, and more.

Prep: 5

Cook: 20

Additional Time: 1

Total: 1 25

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Equipment

measuring cups and spoons
small saucepan
rubber spatula or wooden spoon
extreme freeze deli food containers with lids or other airtight container (for storage)

Ingredients

▢ 1 package dry ranch salad dressing mix, (1 ounce)
▢ 2 cups Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce, or your favorite BBQ sauce
▢ A few dashes hot sauce
▢ ¼ cup honey
▢ ½ teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan.
1 package dry ranch salad dressing mix, 2 cups Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce, A few dashes hot sauce, ¼ cup honey, ½ teaspoon dry mustard
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

🥡 Storage

Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to an airtight container.
Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Keep the sauce refrigerated when it is not being served.

♨️ Reheating

Reheating is not necessary when using OMG Sauce as a dipping sauce or condiment.
If you prefer it warm, gently heat the amount you need in a small saucepan.

❄️ Freezing

Freezing is not recommended for this sauce. For the best flavor and consistency, make it fresh and store it in the refrigerator.

💡 Tips for Best Results

Use a barbecue sauce you already love since it provides most of the sauce’s base flavor.
Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent scorching.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce according to your preferred spice level.
Allow the sauce to cool before transferring it to an airtight container.

🍳 Alternate Cooking Methods

No alternate cooking method is recommended. The stovetop allows the sauce to simmer gently while the flavors combine.

♻️ Leftovers

Use leftover sauce for dipping fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets, or wings.
Spoon it onto burgers or chicken sandwiches.
Use it anywhere you would normally use barbecue sauce.

📝 Notes

Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce is recommended, but you can use your favorite barbecue sauce.
The finished flavor will vary depending on the barbecue sauce and hot sauce you choose.
Adjust the hot sauce to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons, Calories: 83kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 0.3g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g, Sodium: 500mg, Potassium: 86mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 80IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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