Homemade Horseradish Sauce

Why buy horseradish when you can easily prepare your own delicious version at home? This homemade horseradish recipe is fast, affordable, and super simple. With just four ingredients, you’ll have over a cup of zesty horseradish that really packs a punch for your money.

What Exactly Is Horseradish?

Horseradish is a sharp, tangy condiment made from the root of the horseradish plant. Typically prepared with just the root, vinegar, sugar, and salt, it's a versatile ingredient that can add bold flavor to everything from sauces (like cocktail sauce) to drinks (such as Bloody Marys).

How to Prepare Horseradish

Below you'll find the full ingredient list and detailed instructions, but here’s a quick overview of the process:

Horseradish Ingredients

To make homemade horseradish, you’ll need these four simple ingredients:

· Horseradish root: Start with a peeled and chopped horseradish root for the base of your recipe.
· Vinegar: White vinegar helps preserve the flavor of the horseradish. Because it’s mixed in with the other ingredients, this version is milder, though still fiery.
· Sugar: A touch of sugar balances out the heat and adds a slight sweetness.
· Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor of the mixture.

How to Prepare Horseradish at Home

Making horseradish at home is as easy as adding all the ingredients to a food processor and pulsing until everything is well combined.

How to Store Homemade Horseradish

Pour the freshly made horseradish into an airtight container or jar. Keep it refrigerated for up to one month. If you want to store it longer, you can freeze it for up to six months, though the flavor may become less intense over time.

Creative Ways to Use Horseradish

Add horseradish to anything in need of a bold, spicy kick. Mix it into dips or dressings, spread it on sandwiches or burgers, enhance your Bloody Mary, use it as a wasabi substitute with sushi, or stir it into ketchup for a delicious homemade cocktail sauce to pair with shrimp. The possibilities are endless!

Dinogo Community Tips and Praise

"I had no idea making fresh horseradish could be this easy," says Allegra Frank. "The root was too tough for my mini food processor, but my Vitamix chopped it up like a pro."

"Quick and simple … I'll never go back to the store-bought stuff," says sneakiecj. "I skip the sugar, grind it, wait for the tears to subside, then add the vinegar!"

"This was amazing," says Mare. "It was my first time making horseradish, and I didn’t change a thing. It was so easy, and this will now be the only horseradish I keep in my kitchen."

Editorial input by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 1 cup peeled and cubed horseradish root

• ¾ cup white vinegar

• 2 teaspoons white sugar

• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Seal the horseradish in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one month.

Nutritional Information (per serving)