BEST Creamy Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib

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Creamy Horseradish Sauce for Prime Ribis the best sauce for your favorite prime rib recipe, beef tenderloin, or steak. This is an easy recipe that everyone will love!

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Isn’t creamy horseradish sauce dreamy? I crave it all the time. It makes the world a better place to live. A strong statement, I know. But well deserved.

Some things add such a culinary zip to anything you eat that they really should be marveled at. Creamy horseradish sauce is one of those things.

Not only does prime rib taste amazing with it, but any beef really compliments the flavor. Use this sauce for all your beef sandwiches too.

I have a recipe for the most incredible Salt Encrusted Prime Rib Recipe, and this sauce goes hand-in-hand with it!

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Interesting Facts About Horseradish

Did you know that horseradish is a root vegetable used as a spice?
Despite being called horseradish, this plant is poisonous to horses.
Some ice cream parlors have made horseradish ice cream. I love horseradish, but this might be too weird for me!
Grating or grinding the horseradish releasesisothiocyanates, which give horseradish its heat and flavor, according to justfunfacts.com
Cultivating horseradish has been around since ancient times.

What to do with leftover Creamy Horseradish Sauce?

Now, if you have leftover creamy horseradish sauce, I applaud you. You have serious restraint. Here are some ideas on adding flavor to other food you might be cooking.

Stir some into your mashed potatoes or on top of a baked potato.
Add some creamy horseradish sauce to your favorite coleslaw recipe.
Top your salmon with horseradish sauce before cooking it.
Creamy horseradish sauce makes the perfect spread for sandwiches.
How about adding some horseradish sauce to your salad dressing?
Deviled eggs could use a little extra kick with this tasty sauce.
It makes the perfect accompaniment to roast beef sandwiches.
Creamy horseradish sauce goes well with pork tenderloin.

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Ingredients to Gather

Sour Cream – adds a creamy tanginess to the horseradish sauce.
Prepared Horseradish – infuses the sauce with its signature spicy kick.
Mayonnaise – provides a smooth and creamy base for the horseradish sauce.
Lemon Juice – balances the sharpness of the horseradish with its refreshing citrus notes.
Worcestershire Sauce – offers a depth of savory umami flavor to the sauce.
Kosher Salt – enhances the seasoning of the sauce and helps balance the other ingredients in the mixture.
Pepper – adds a subtle yet essential kick to the horseradish sauce.

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Here’s the Creamy Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib Recipe

Simple Ingredients

1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

1) Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl.

2) Refrigerate horseradish sauce until chilled, approximately 15 minutes. Serve in a small bowl.

Tips for making Homemade Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Avoid putting your horseradish sauce in a silver dish; the horseradish in the sauce can tarnish the metal.
You can substitute lemon juice for apple cider vinegar.
For more flavor, add a bit of Dijon mustard to the sauce.
Use less horseradish if you want to decrease the spiciness.
You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream.
For even more kick, you can add a dash of cayenne pepper to the sour cream base.
Top the horseradish sauce off with minced chives or other fresh herbs for a beautiful presentation.
You will find jarred horseradish in the mustard aisle of your grocery store.

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How long does this easy horseradish sauce recipe last in the refrigerator?

Creamy horseradish sauce can last in the refrigerator for up to two weeks when properly stored in an airtight container and covered.

Can you freeze this creamy sauce?

Recipes that have dairy in them don’t freeze well. I would advise against freezing the homemade horseradish sauce recipe.

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Yield: 3/4 cup

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 6 minutes

Creamy Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib is the best condiment to go with your prime rib, steak, or beef tenderloin. What is prime rib without horseradish sauce?

Ingredients

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Refrigerate until chilleda

Notes

You can adjust the amount of horseradish sauce

Nutrition Information

Yield

6 servings

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 88Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 14mgSodium 168mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 1g

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What is creamy horseradish sauce made of? ›

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream.
1/2 cup mayonnaise.
5 Tbsp. prepared horseradish.
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce.
1/2 tsp. kosher salt.
1/2 tsp. black pepper.

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What is the difference between prepared horseradish and creamy horseradish? ›

You can find creamy horseradish on the shelf right next to the prepared horseradish. The main difference between the two is that creamy horseradish has other things like mayo added to it so it's creamy. This is going to be similar to the sauce packets you get at roast beef chains.

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What is a substitute for horseradish sauce for prime rib? ›

For horseradish sauce, a good substitute is a creamy mustard, like Dijon mustard, spicy brown mustard, spicy mustard, or even horseradish mustard. Substitute using a 1:1 ratio. If you have a recipe that calls for ground horseradish, you will use ground mustard in equal parts instead.

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How to make horseradish sauce Jamie Oliver? ›

Horseradish sauce is an easy and delicious way to get the most out of this fiery root – peel and finely grate fresh horseradish and mix with crème fraîche or natural yoghurt, a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Mix, taste and season to perfection. Yum!

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Does creamy horseradish need to be refrigerated after opening? ›

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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Does creamy horseradish go bad? ›

Shelf Life Determinants

Refrigerator: Once opened, horseradish should be stored in the refrigerator. If it's a bottled horseradish sauce, it can remain there for 3-4 months. Pantry: An unopened bottle is best kept in a cool, dry pantry, where it can last until the printed expiration date.

Does horseradish affect blood pressure? ›

Potassium present in horseradish helps to take care of your heart by lowering blood pressure and regulating the flow of fluids and nutrients.

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What are the two types of horseradish? ›

In commercial production there are two general types of horseradish, with the “common” type having broad crinkled leaves and superior root quality while “Bohemian” types have narrow smooth leaves and somewhat lower quality but better disease resistance.

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Is jarred horseradish good for you? ›

Horseradish root is naturally rich in antioxidants, which can help protect your body from cellular damage by attaching themselves to free radicals. Early studies also suggest that horseradish may prevent the growth of colon, lung, and stomach cancer cells, though more research in humans needs to be done.

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Why is horseradish served with prime rib? ›

Horseradish sauce is a wonderful addition to prime rib. It elevates the meat and tenderizes it. My favorite sauce consists of prepared horseradish, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, smooth mustard, Garlic Jalapeño Rub, salt, pepper, and champagne vinegar.

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Is Arby's Horsey Sauce the same as horseradish sauce? ›

Horsey Sauce is essentially just horseradish sauce and Arby's Sauce is a vinegar and tomato-based sauce.

What's the difference between prepared horseradish and horseradish sauce? ›

Prepared horseradish is made with grated horseradish root, vinegar, and salt. Prepared horseradish is not the same as horseradish sauce but is an ingredient in it. Horseradish sauce combines prepared horseradish with cream, sour cream, or mayonnaise, which makes it milder and creamier.

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What are the different types of horseradish sauce? ›

There are two types of Horseradish Sauce, Creamed and Pickled (aka “Prepared Horseradish”.) The pickled / prepared version is more popular in North America and is what people tend to mean by horseradish sauce; the creamed version is more popular in Britain and tends to be what people there mean by horseradish sauce.

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What can I add to horseradish to make it hotter? ›

Process until horseradish is finely ground. Wait 2 minutes before adding the vinegar and salt; supposedly this makes the horseradish hotter. After 2 or 3 minutes, add vinegar and salt. Continue processing until mixture is smooth and creamy or to your desired consistency, adding more water if necessary.

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What is horseradish made up of? ›

What Is Horseradish? Horseradish is a pleasantly pungent condiment made from the root of the horseradish plant. It's usually made with just the root, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Horseradish is used to add intense flavor to all sorts of things, from sauces (such as co*cktail sauce) to co*cktails (such as Bloody Marys).

What do you eat with creamed horseradish? ›

Serve with scrambled or poached eggs – you can even add salsa! Add to hummus for a dip with extra zing. Use as a 'paste' when making sushi! Pop a generous spoonful into your coleslaw for a side with real bite.