Horseradish Sauce

Few condiments can instantly elevate a meal the way a bold, biting Horseradish Sauce can. Often considered a partner to Standing Prime Rib Roast and Roast Beef, this creamy, tangy sauce cuts through the richness of the meat, offering a refreshing and fiery contrast in every bite.

Forget the store-bought version because this simple, homemade recipe takes just minutes to prepare and delivers a perfect depth of flavor.

Horseradish Sauce Ingredients

• Sour Cream or Crème Fraîche - Both full-fat or reduced-fat will work; we love to use Crème Fraîche
• Prepared Horseradish - if you like your super extra spicy, add more!
• Dijon Mustard - A Dijon-style mustard is softer than regular yellow mustard
• Mayonnaise - use full-fat or reduced-fat
• Fresh Chives - blended in the sauce and also used as a garnish
• Salt and Pepper

(See the recipe card at the bottom for exact quantities of each ingredient)

Sour Cream vs Crème Fraîche:

Both ingredients are similar cultured dairy products and will make an excellent Horseradish sauce. We like to use Crème Fraîche for a special occasion sauce because it gives the sauce a superior silky richness and milder tangy flavor.

How to make homemade Horseradish Sauce

This recipe is ready in just 5 minutes. It's quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful!

• In a small bowl, add all of the ingredients, except chives, and whisk to combine.
• Gently mix 1 Tablespoon of the chopped chives into the sauce.
• Sprinkle the rest of the chives on top of the sauce as garnish.
• Serve in a bowl alongside any type of beef or spread onto a sandwich.

It’s the perfect companion for beef and a game-changer for leftovers, proving that the best sauces are often the simplest ones to make!

What is prepared Horseradish?

You can find prepared Horseradish in the condiment section of your grocery store, typically sold in jars. It is a pungent condiment made up of grated horseradish root, vinegar, and salt.

It is good to note that prepared horseradish is an essential ingredient for a variety of dishes, such as Seafood Cocktail Sauce and a Homemade Bloody Mary Mix.

Make Ahead and Storage Tips:

This sauce is a great way to get ahead of your special occasion meal prep. We recommend making this sauce ahead of time and allowing the flavors to blend for a zesty finished sauce. We think it's even better the next day, which makes it fabulous for leftovers!

• Store Horseradish Sauce in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. We do not recommend freezing this sauce as the ingredients can separate when thawed.

Best ways to serve this simple sauce:

This sauce is very versatile! It's the essential finish for a perfectly seared steak or beef roast, but its versatility doesn't end there; try it on

• Sandwiches
• Crab Cakes
• Baked Salmon - a good alternative to our mustard dill sauce
• Swirled into Mashed Potatoes or drizzled on our Oven Roasted Potatoes
• Ideal on our Standing Rib Roast (shown below ⬇️)

More great sauce recipes

• Chimichurri Sauce
• Tzatziki Sauce
• Easy Homemade Pesto Sauce
• Sweet Chili Sauce
• Homemade BBQ Sauce
• Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

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