Homemade Horseradish Sauce
This homemade horseradish sauce is creamy, balanced, and ready in just five minutes. Made with sour cream, mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, it delivers bold flavor without overpowering heat. Perfect alongside prime rib, steak, or roast beef.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
- Whisk or fork
Ingredients
Horseradish Sauce
- ½ cup sour cream full-fat preferred
- 2 tbsp prepared horseradish well-drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Drain the prepared horseradish thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer, pressing gently to remove excess liquid.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and mayonnaise until completely smooth.
- Add the drained horseradish, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper, and mix until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped chives until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
For a milder sauce, reduce the horseradish to 1 tablespoon. For extra heat, increase to 3 tablespoons. This sauce tastes even better after resting overnight in the refrigerator.