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.

Glen

This recipe is simple and pretty much perfect. Basic simple horseradish for roasts, Bloody Mary mix, etc.

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.

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Prepared Horseradish Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is pure horseradish the same as prepared 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.

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.

Does prepared horseradish in a jar go bad? ›

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. How do I prepare horseradish?

Can I substitute prepared horseradish for fresh? ›

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.

Does horseradish clean your liver? ›

Horseradish: This is an important root that helps to digest fat, which eases the liver's job of digesting fats. When consumed, horseradish can also help to regenerate and heal the liver, which helps to keep the liver cleansed from bad eating habits.

Why do you put vinegar in 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.

How do I prepare horseradish root for eating? ›

Pulse in a food processor equipped with a steel blade until finely chopped but not mushy. (Alternatively, grate the horseradish finely on a box grater.) Transfer the horseradish to a quart-size jar. Add the vinegar and 1 cup cold water until horseradish is almost covered, adding more water if needed to cover.

Can you eat too much horseradish? ›

When consumed in large amounts, side effects might include stomach upset, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, and fainting. When applied to the skin: Horseradish is possibly safe when preparations containing 2% mustard oil or less are used. It can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.

What is prepared raw horseradish? ›

"Prepared" horseradish is a beige-colored amalgam of shredded horseradish root, vinegar (sometimes with beet juice or grated beet in the mix, which results in a more purple colored blend), oil, sugar, possibly mustard seeds, and various spices.

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.

Does prepared horseradish go bad in the refrigerator? ›

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.

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

Cool soil promotes the formation of compounds that give horseradish roots their pungency, so it's best to harvest horseradish in fall, winter, and early spring. I'm ready to dig a plant or two by early October, mostly to have the warming effects of horseradish on the autumn table.

Why is my horseradish bitter? ›

It is very unstable and quickly starts to degrade, which is why fresh grated horseradish will turn dark and bitter if left unpreserved. For this reason, if you care for a kick, preserved sauces are never the way to go. They will always lack the pungency of the freshly crushed root.

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 can I do with a jar of horseradish? ›

I use it on sandwiches, roast beef, roast pork or pork chops. I also use it as a seasoning in soups or stews. Put a bit in egg salad or devilled eggs for a kick. I love horseradish, and always keep a jar of it in the fridge.

What's the best way to eat horseradish? ›

I like to grate it into sour cream to create an easy sauce for beef or schnitzel, or into some ketchup to make a co*cktail sauce for shrimp, or into/onto the myriad other food items that benefit from the peppery, radish-y, herbal, hot bite of horseradish.

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.

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