High speed blender like a vitamix, food processor or a fine grater like a microplane
Ingredients
4ozhorseradish root
4ozwater
4ozwhite vinegaror your favorite vinegar
½teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar
Instructions
Peel the horseradish and set aside 4 oz. Mix the water and vinegar.
Cut the horseradish roughly into ½ inch pieces, then put in a blender with the salt and sugar.
Alternately, grind the horseradish in a food processor-you may need to add a little additional water and vinegar, in equal proportions.
Pulse and then puree the mixture until smooth, slowly drizzling in the water and vinegar, then scrape into a jar and refrigerate. You may not need all of the water and vinegar depending on the strength of your blender or food processor.
Prepared horseradish will last for a long time. Drain some of the liquid off before using to avoid making sauces too runny.
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Notes
Notes
Think of this as a guide. All you're doing here is adding just enough liquid to get the blades of the blender to move. If you don't have a blender up to the task, use a fine grater like a microplane or a food processor. If you need to add extra liquid it's fine, you can drain it off before using. When I use the horseradish, generally I drain the liquid and add it to sour cream or mayonnaise to make sauces and condiments to avoid making them too loose.
To make creamy horseradish sauce
Take spoonfuls of drained, prepared horseradish and mix to taste with sour cream, or a mix of sour cream and mayonnaise, or, if you have some, creme fraiche. Season with salt to taste. It should be nearly too hot in it's raw state, since the fire will be mellowed as you eat it with other things.