Prepared Horseradish Recipe (2024)

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Jdr1210

IMPORTANT STEP IS MISSING. Once you grate or pulse the horseradish let it sit for @10 minutes BEFORE adding vinegar. This will result in more potent flavor.

RB

The nutritional information says that the recipe, for four cups of prepared horseradish, yields 2 servings. My father, may he rest in peace, would have said, "It's good for you. Puts hair on your chest!"

john farago

I've been making my own horseradish for decades...I've come to leave out the salt and use Sushi Seasoned Rice Vinegar, which has salt and sugar...in similar proportions (half vinegar, half water)

Adah

On the Seder plate, I add lemon to the grated horseradish to keep from turning brown. Could lemon be used instead of vinegar to make the horseradish.

Dan Findlay

My grandparents ground their horseradish outdoors, clamping the meat grinder to the picnic table in the back yard. As a boy, I was drafted to turn that crank handle, and by watching learned how to make horseradish (and sausage) from scratch. "Keep it cold!" was the important thing to learn.

Barbara

Absolutely lemon can be used. Ours keeps its kick at least a year - lemon juice, sugar, and a few drops of borscht or beet juice for color. We find a food processor weakens the strength, releases too much volatile oils so we hand grate by an open window.

Raphael

The accompanying article states that Gold adds "equal amounts of white vinegar (which acts as a stabilizer) and very cold water". Is the extra water in this recipe by virtue of the vessel it is being prepared in?

Prakash Nadkarni

Cut the horseradish into smaller pieces (1/2 "), add the water and vinegar to the blender with the horseradish, and blend until the mixture is a coarse blend. A fine blend doesn't hurt, however - the "wasabi" in Chinese-buffet restaurants is really finely blended horseradish with green food color, uses much less water and vinegar and more sugar than salt.

MJWStyle

Never! The red horseradish is red because of beets-- we never use ketchup or co*cktail sauce or tomatoes for that matter - whether were Ashkenazi or Sephardic Jews.... Whomever told you that has misinformation

pesach

If celebrating, make sure your vinegar is kosher for Passover! A lot of vinegar isn't.

Bill Cotton

Been grating my own for years only adding white vinegar. Great in Bloody Mary.

Carol

The apple cider vinegar ( kosher for Passover) will prevent discoloration, but I have found that some of the kosher for Passover white vinegars are "fake" and make food turn color. I've done this for years, using a 50/50 mix of cider vinegar and water, grating first and then using the blade in the food processor. One small raw beet is enough to make it red, no matter how much I make.

Arno

I’m surprised to see no mention of co*cktail sauce, equal parts horseradish and catsup, plus a little wotcestshire sauce.

Steve

Never had a problem with ketchup in co*cktail sauce, and certainly don’t understand how/why Chili sauce would be superior. To the ketchup, Worcestershire, lemon and horseradish (copious amount,) we add Tobasco sauce to for additional kick. Cold boiled shrimp, oysters on the half shell, fried shrimp, fried catfish — all are happy.....

Lea Ogozelec

IMPORTANT STEP IS MISSING. Once you grate or pulse the horseradish let it sit for @10 minutes BEFORE adding vinegar. This will result in more potent flavor.Absolutely lemon can be used. Ours keeps its kick at least a year - lemon juice, sugar, and a few drops of borscht or beet juice for color. We find a food processor weakens the strength, releases too much volatile oils so we hand grate by an open window.

Kate P in Georgia

Can anyone think of a reason why I couldn't use the grater disc in my food processor instead of a box grater or the regular steel blade? Seems like it would do the trick but no one has mentioned it and I am wondering if it's a bad idea.

Mark

Added a little sugar and some roasted pepper since I didn't have beets. Made a pink horseradish which I liked a lot. Mellows over time.

LEF

Commenter says: Absolutely lemon can be used. Ours keeps its kick at least a year - lemon juice, sugar, and a few drops of borscht or beet juice for color. We find a food processor weakens the strength, releases too much volatile oils so we hand grate by an open window.

Stu

I once made the mistake of lifting the cover of the blender jar to check on the progress of the grinding process. Notice is said ONCE! That experience redefined the meaning of PAIN. I've been addicted to horseradish ever since. I now grow my own in the garden and make a fresh batch several times a year.

Sandi’s

Making horseradish with beets solves the problem of it turning brown.

Sandi’s

I use onion goggles. They are perfect for this. I also make it with beets.

Lea Ogozelec

IMPORTANT STEP IS MISSING. Once you grate or pulse the horseradish let it sit for @10 minutes BEFORE adding vinegar. This will result in more potent flavor.Absolutely lemon can be used. Ours keeps its kick at least a year - lemon juice, sugar, and a few drops of borscht or beet juice for color. We find a food processor weakens the strength, releases too much volatile oils so we hand grate by an open window.

Gina

Made this with horseradish from the garden. It only took me about 10 years of growing it to actually do something with it! Excited to share some with neighbors and use it with roasted salmon and potatoes tonight.

Elizabeth

Are the safety glasses necessary if you're using a box grater?

Carol

The apple cider vinegar ( kosher for Passover) will prevent discoloration, but I have found that some of the kosher for Passover white vinegars are "fake" and make food turn color. I've done this for years, using a 50/50 mix of cider vinegar and water, grating first and then using the blade in the food processor. One small raw beet is enough to make it red, no matter how much I make.

ez

I made some fresh horseradish this morning but grated the root in a Ninja processor along with the ice water and added the vinegar and salt after waiting 10 minutes. It was good but not as strong as I would have liked. The next time I will do as the recipe suggests and grate or grind the root seperately and add the vinegar, water and salt later.I added a bit to V8 juice and it really spiked up the drink as in a bloody mary.

Arno

I’m surprised to see no mention of co*cktail sauce, equal parts horseradish and catsup, plus a little wotcestshire sauce.

MJWStyle

Never! The red horseradish is red because of beets-- we never use ketchup or co*cktail sauce or tomatoes for that matter - whether were Ashkenazi or Sephardic Jews.... Whomever told you that has misinformation

ILG

Catsup‽ For shame!Empty one bottle of Heinz chili sauce into a mixing bowl, fill the now empty bottle with Worcestershire Sauce to the bottom bulge and add to the bowl, squeeze half a lemon's worth of juice in there, and add prepared horseradish to taste/until your eyes water.

Steve

Never had a problem with ketchup in co*cktail sauce, and certainly don’t understand how/why Chili sauce would be superior. To the ketchup, Worcestershire, lemon and horseradish (copious amount,) we add Tobasco sauce to for additional kick. Cold boiled shrimp, oysters on the half shell, fried shrimp, fried catfish — all are happy.....

Jdr1210

IMPORTANT STEP IS MISSING. Once you grate or pulse the horseradish let it sit for @10 minutes BEFORE adding vinegar. This will result in more potent flavor.

Adah

On the Seder plate, I add lemon to the grated horseradish to keep from turning brown. Could lemon be used instead of vinegar to make the horseradish.

Barbara

Absolutely lemon can be used. Ours keeps its kick at least a year - lemon juice, sugar, and a few drops of borscht or beet juice for color. We find a food processor weakens the strength, releases too much volatile oils so we hand grate by an open window.

RB

The nutritional information says that the recipe, for four cups of prepared horseradish, yields 2 servings. My father, may he rest in peace, would have said, "It's good for you. Puts hair on your chest!"

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Prepared Horseradish Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you use prepared horseradish? ›

A few ways to use Prepared Horseradish
  1. Sushi Dipping Sauce.
  2. BBQ Sliders.
  3. Coconut Popcorn Shrimp.
  4. Root Beer Glaze Grilled Salmon.

Is prepared horseradish the same as horseradish? ›

Fresh horseradish is both hotter and spicier than bottled prepared horseradish, which is pickled in vinegar, so if a recipe calls for prepared horseradish, use half the amount of fresh. When selecting, look for light brown, hard roots; avoid those that are green, moldy or spongy.

Can I substitute prepared horseradish for horseradish sauce? ›

If you can't find fresh horseradish, it should come as no surprise that one of the best substitutes is prepared horseradish sauce! Just keep in mind that the flavor may be slightly different than using fresh horseradish.

How long does homemade prepared horseradish last? ›

How to Store Horseradish. Transfer the homemade horseradish to an airtight storage container or jar. Store it in the refrigerator for up to one month. You can freeze horseradish for up to six months, but it may lose some of its pungency.

What is prepared horseradish good on? ›

Like all condiments, horseradish is incredibly versatile. It's used to add a kick of heat to everything from bloody Marys to deviled eggs, and is also great as an accompaniment to rich dishes, like beef tenderloin and potato gratin.

What dishes can you use horseradish in? ›

Best horseradish recipes
  • Lemon and horseradish prawns with fettucini. Low-Gi and full of fresh, punchy flavours, this prawn fettucini dish is the perfect lunch or a light dinner, plus, it's ready in just 15 minutes. ...
  • Carrot, parsnip and horseradish gratins. ...
  • Horseradish, smoked trout and mascarpone baked potatoes.

Why is horseradish not hot anymore? ›

This is because the root contains highly volatile oils which are released by enzyme activity when the root cells are crushed. If exposed to air or stored improperly, horseradish loses its pungency rapidly after grinding.

Can you eat too much horseradish? ›

When consumed in large amounts, side effects might include stomach upset, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, and fainting.

Does prepared horseradish need to be refrigerated? ›

To keep prepared horseradish at its flavorful best, store it in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator or freezer. It will keep its quality for approximately four to six months in the refrigerator and longer in the freezer. To keep it hot, keep it cold.

Why is it called prepared horseradish? ›

Because of this instability, horseradish sauces lack the pungency of the freshly crushed roots. Cooks may use the terms "horseradish" or "prepared horseradish" to refer to the mashed (or grated) root of the horseradish plant mixed with vinegar. Prepared horseradish is white to creamy-beige in color.

Can you use jarred horseradish? ›

When you buy it from the store, jarred horseradish is typically refrigerated and should be kept that way. It has a good shelf life, and can be used until it starts to discolor and/or doesn't taste good. Growing up, I was always a fan of prepared horseradish in the jar.

Do you have to add vinegar to horseradish? ›

The addition of vinegar to the ground horseradish neutralizes the enzymatic process of this compound. Vinegar stabilizes the flavor. The longer you wait to add the vinegar, the hotter the results will be. But don't wait longer than a few minutes, or the resulting flavor will be bitter.

Does prepared horseradish go bad? ›

According to the Horseradish Information Council, prepared horseradish will keep its quality 4 to 6 months in the refrigerator and longer in the freezer.

Can you use expired prepared horseradish? ›

Prepared horseradish has a high vinegar content, preserved horseradish is unlikely to spoil. Instead, it will become bland over time, losing its pungency, and can even start to taste bitter. While it may not be unsafe to consume at this point in time, your co*cktail sauce won't taste very good.

What is the best time of year to make horseradish? ›

Answer: The roots of horseradish make their greatest growth in late summer and early fall. To obtain the best crop, delay harvesting horseradish until late October or November.

Does prepared horseradish need to be refrigerated before opening? ›

KEEP IT COLD TO KEEP IT HOT!

To keep prepared horseradish (commercial or home-made) at its flavorful best, store it in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator or in the freezer. It will keep it good quality for about four to six months in the refrigerator and longer in the freezer.

Does horseradish need to be cooked? ›

What is this? You can eat horseradish raw, pickled, or cooked, but it is most often added as a condiment to sauces. Horseradish is at its strongest and most biting when it is freshly grated.

Should you cook horseradish? ›

Moreover, cooking with horseradish doesn't necessarily involve actually cooking (i.e. heating) the horseradish. In many cases, the freshly grated horseradish will be added to a sauce or dressing. Other times it's served as a condiment atop or alongside some other dish.

How do you use grated horseradish? ›

Also, freshly shredded horseradish makes a great addition to mashed potatoes or as a condiment with a medley of roasted root vegetables. You can also make horseradish cream and add it as a delightful swirl into thick soups or serve in place of traditional creamed horseradish. Horseradish is a mixologists delight, too.

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