Horseradish Sauce For Prime Rib

If you’re looking for the perfect condiment for your prime rib, this horseradish sauce recipe is exactly what you need. Made with fresh horseradish, this easy zesty horseradish sauce adds layers and layers of flavor to your prime rib steaks. Enjoy this homemade sauce – it’s bound to be a staple in your kitchen.

What Is Horseradish?

Horseradish is a root vegetable with an unmistakable strong and pungent flavor. It’s more commonly used as a condiment because of the flavors it adds to various dishes, prime rib steaks included. Homemade horseradish sauce is popular in West Asia and Central Europe and has been so for hundreds of years. Using horseradish sauce for prime ribs is a delicious and nutritious addition to your meals.

Ways To Use Horseradish Sauce

There are several ways you can enjoy the flavor of horseradish. Here are some of our recommendations:

• Pair it with prime rib, skirt steak, or other cuts of beef
• Top your sunny-side-up eggs for breakfast with a punch
• Drizzle some on your roasted vegetables for a creamier flavor
• Use it as a dip for fresh carrot or celery sticks and even potato chips
• Use as dressing for your side salads

Creamy Horseradish Sauce Recipe

This recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds and easily become one of your favorite condiments. So let’s not delay any longer, here are the ingredients and the steps you need to follow to start enjoying this horseradish sauce for your prime rib steaks!

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a dish, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt and pepper until well combined and not lumpy.
2. Adjust seasonings based on your preferred taste. The sauce can be served immediately, although many people prefer serving it cold. If serving cold, store in an airtight container but only up to a maximum of two days in the refrigerator before serving in a shallow saucer.

Notes

• If you want to add a little more kick, consider adding a splash of vinegar, a pinch of chili flakes, or a few drops of Tabasco sauce.
• If you’re one of those people who find the horseradish flavor overwhelming, consider adding some brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey.
• If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, consider using herbs, spices, or freshly sliced vegetables to give your sauce a bit more punch.
• If you’re grilling your prime rib steaks and want to incorporate the smoky flavor to your sauce, add paprika to the sauce.
• Remember that horseradish has a really strong flavor, so prepare a little bit at a time. Also, remember not to buy too much at the store else you end up with too much horseradish you can’t use.

Conclusion

Now that you know the basics of making a horseradish sauce for your prime rib steak, it’s time to get busy in the kitchen! Give this recipe a try to really appreciate the flavors of horseradish! Once you’re more confident, do some unique twists and experiment with different cuts of beef. Have fun!

Creamy Horseradish Sauce

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Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp prepared horseradish
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Instructions

 

• In a dish, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt and pepper until well combined and not lumpy
• Adjust seasonings based on your preferred taste. The sauce can be served immediately, although many people prefer serving it cold. If serving cold, store in an airtight container but only up to a maximum of two days in the refrigerator before serving in a shallow saucer

Notes

• If you want to add a little more kick, consider adding a splash of vinegar, a pinch of chili flakes, or a few drops of Tabasco sauce.
• If you’re one of those people who find the horseradish flavor overwhelming, consider adding some brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey.
• If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, consider using herbs, spices, or freshly sliced vegetables to give your sauce a bit more punch.
• If you’re grilling your prime rib steaks and want to incorporate the smoky flavor to your sauce, add paprika to the sauce.
• Remember that horseradish has a really strong flavor, so prepare a little bit at a time. Also, remember not to buy too much at the store else you end up with too much horseradish you can’t use.

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