Horseradish sauce recipe for Sunday lunch

Horseradish sauce is a classic British addition to prime rib, London broil, and tastes wonderful alongside roast beef. It is also used with beef sandwiches as a spread. It can be store bought but tastes best when made at home. 

Horseradish sauce is made by mixing horseradish root in vinegar. After preparation, it can be stored for a few months in the refrigerator. Any longer than this and it will begin to lose its flavor and color. Store bought horseradish sauce can be kept for longer but is unhealthy due to the amount of preservatives used in processing it.  

Horseradish sauce is made by grating horseradish root and adding vinegar and cream. This combination makes for a popular condiment in the UK. On Sundays, it is a family tradition to serve horseradish sauce alongside beef, sandwiches, and salads. It is also added to Bloody Mary cocktails, with meat, fish, chicken, and in sandwiches such as ham or roast beef. In America, it is used in combination with mayonnaise or Miracle Whip. The Japanese sometimes dye it green and use it as an alternative to wasabi, which is a much more expensive condiment for sushi.  

Recipe Tangy Horseradish Sauce 

Required Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons shopped, prepared horseradish

• 1 tablespoon vinegar

• 1 teaspoon powdered mustard

• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 1 pinch ground red pepper

• ½ cup sour cream  

Whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate for several hours before use.  

Origin

According to Greek myths, horseradish sauce was worth it's weight in gold. At least, that's what the Delphic Oracle told the Greek god Apollo. Horseradish sauce has been documented for its use as far back as 1500 B.C. in Egypt. A mural in the ancient city of Pompeii depicts a horseradish root. IT was recommended by Pliny the Elder in his book Natural History because of its medicinal qualities.  

During the Middle ages, horseradish root was used as a medicine. In Germany, Britain, and Scandinavia it was used as a condiment for meats. These people took it to North America during Colonial times and as a result, horseradish sauce is used in America to this day.  

Benefits

Horseradish sauce contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous. It also contains volatile oils such as mustard oil, which give its characteristic smell and also have antibacterial properties to the action of the compound allyl asothiocyanate.  

Horseradish sauce is known for its diuretic properties so this means it's healthy for your kidneys and urinary system. It has been used to treat urinary tract infections, sinusitis, bronchitis, and coughs. It is wise to take medicine as directed by a doctor for these problems but to add horseradish sauce to your daily diet as well. Just make sure to keep it healthy by avoiding full fat mayo and keeping it light on the meat!