Description
This creamy horseradish sauce is a tangy and spicy condiment perfect for enhancing roast beef, steak, sandwiches, and vegetables. Made with sour cream, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, it balances heat and creaminess for a flavorful addition to your meals.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup prepared horseradish (adjust to taste for heat)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix these together until smooth to form the creamy base.
- Season the Sauce: Stir in the white vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until everything is well blended and smooth in texture.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the sauce carefully and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more horseradish if you prefer extra heat or more sour cream for a milder flavor.
- Chill the Sauce: Cover the sauce with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the creamy horseradish sauce chilled alongside roast beef, steak, sandwiches, or drizzled over vegetables to add a zesty kick.
Notes
- This sauce can be made a day ahead to deepen the flavor.
- Use freshly grated horseradish if you prefer a more pungent heat.
- Adjust lemon juice and vinegar to balance acidity to your taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Great accompaniment for meats and as a dip for roasted vegetables or fries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
