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    Creamy Horseradish Sauce

    Published: Nov 9, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    If you’re looking for the Best Horseradish Sauce recipe, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve served this creamy horseradish sauce at restaurants throughout my career as a chef, and I’ve yet to find a better one.

    horseradish sauce in a glass bowl

    My creamy horseradish sauce recipe is a delicious accompaniment for your favorite Roasted or Grilled Beef Dishes.

    rare prime rib with smashed potatoes, au jus and horseradish sauce on a white plate

    It goes perfectly with a Prime Rib Roast, beef tenderloin, roast beef, pot roast, and pork tenderloin, to name a few.

    roast beef on kaiser roll with horseradish sauce on white plate

    And it’s the perfect dressing for roast beef sandwiches, hot or cold. I love using kaiser rolls. Aged provolone makes and horseradish cream sauce make tasty additions to any roast beef sandwich and is my favorite way to serve a roast beef sandwich.

    Ingredients

    ingredients to make recipe

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my easy horseradish sauce recipe. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    Made with simple pantry ingredients:

    • Sour Cream
    • Mayonnaise
    • Prepared Horseradish
    • Apple Cider Vinegar or champagne vinegar
    • Salt
    • Black Pepper
    • Chives

    *You’ll see some recipes add Dijon mustard to the sauce, but that makes it a Dijonnaise sauce, and the mustard actually overpowers the taste of the horseradish.

    What substitutions can I use to make the sauce?

    • If you’re not a fan of mayonnaise, it can be made using only sour cream.
    • Crème fraîche and Greek yogurt are good substitutes for sour cream.
    • Lemon juice can be used in place of vinegar.
    • Freshly grated horseradish root should be used with caution as it is a lot stronger than prepared horseradish.

    How to make Horseradish Sauce

    sour cream, mayonnaise and seasonings in glass bowl

    My Creamy Horseradish Sauce is going to take you all of 5 minutes to make. Start by adding the sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to a medium size mixing bowl.

    Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.

    add the rest of the ingredients to the sauce

    Add the prepared horseradish, apple cider vinegar and chives to the mixture. Mix well until the horseradish has been fully incorporated.

    Here’s where you have a little wiggle room. If you like a spicier horseradish sauce, add more prepared horseradish; if you like it a little less spicy, add less horseradish. A teaspoon of sugar will also perk up the sauce (sugar is a flavor enhancer).

    Horseradish sauce in glass bowl.

    That’s all it takes to make homemade creamy horseradish sauce. Store the sauce in an airtight container, and refrigerate. The sauce will keep for 5-7 days refrigerated and well sealed.

    I like to make my horseradish cream sauce about 24 hours in advance so the flavors have time to build. But it’s ready to use as soon as you make it.

    Recipe FAQ’s

    What is prepared horseradish?

    Prepared horseradish is made using grated horseradish root (spicy root vegetable), vinegar and salt.

    How long is prepared horseradish good for?

    Once opened, prepared horseradish can last 3-4 months, kept sealed and refrigerated. Check the use-by date on the jar.

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    Creamy Horseradish Sauce

    Made with simple pantry ingredients my easy-to-make creamy horseradish sauce is a delicious accompaniment for beef and pork dishes.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: condiment, Sauce
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 54kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish
    • 2 Tbsp mayo
    • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ⅛ tsp black pepper
    • 1 Tbsp chives finely chopped
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    Instructions

    • Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt and black pepper to a medium size mixing bowl and whisk the ingredients together.
    • Add the prepared horseradish, apple cider vinegar, and chives to the mixture and mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated into the sauce.
    • Store the sauce in a wellsealed container and refirgerate. If time permits store the sauce overnight to give the flavors a chance to build.
      The sauce is ready to go as soon as its made, but it's going to taste better the next day.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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    1. Bernice

      November 21, 2022 at 12:03 pm

      That roast beef sandwich is making me hungry! Last summer we made our own horseradish and it is so strong we haven’t been able to use it. I think I’ll give this recipe a try just to cut the heat down a bit.

      Reply
    2. Hayley Dhanecha

      November 21, 2022 at 5:02 am

      5 stars
      Homemade is the best! This horseradish sauce was so good. Thanks for the easy and simple recipe.

      Reply
    3. Ann

      November 20, 2022 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      This horseradish sauce was very tasteful. This was the first time I have added apple cider vinegar to horseradish sauce.

      Reply
    4. Veronika

      November 20, 2022 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      This is a must-to-have addition on our table, especially during the holiday season! Cannot wait to try this recipe, it looks amazing 😉

      Reply
    5. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer

      November 20, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      With the holidays here this is a must make for prime rib dinner. I love how simple yet delicious this recipe is!

      Reply
    6. Tammy

      November 20, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow this was so amazing! I’ve never had a horseradish dip before, it was so delicious and easy too!

      Reply
    7. Jessica

      November 18, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite sauce to have with steak and I haven’t made it quite “right”…until now! Your recipe was perfectly creamy with just enough kick (mine was always too hot). 😉

      Reply
    8. Kathryn

      November 16, 2022 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      This horseradish sauce is so delicious, creamy, and packed with just the right amount of spice flavor. I’ll be making this again to serve with prime rib over the holidays. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    9. Min

      November 16, 2022 at 10:27 am

      5 stars
      Simple and delicious homemade horseradish sauce. Everyone enjoyed it very much. Thanks for a great recipe

      Reply
    10. Elaine

      November 14, 2022 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite sauces and it turned out so well! I mean, there are so many great dishes that I can use this with. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply

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