Creamy Balsamic Horseradish Sauce

Prep: 5 min12 servingsmediumCondiment
Creamy Balsamic Horseradish Sauce

Tangy sour cream sauce balanced with balsamic vinegar's sweetness and horseradish's bite, sharpened by Dijon mustard and Worcestershire. Mix and chill. Pairs with roasted meats, steaks, and root vegetables.

Ingredients

12 servings
  • 1 cup sour cream
    Greek yogurt1:1dairyprotein

    tangier result

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  • ¼ cup prepared horseradish
    fresh grated horseradish root1:1 approxheat level varies

    much stronger, use sparingly

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  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    whole grain mustard1:1texture change

    coarser texture

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  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • Worcestershire sauce, dash
    soy sauce1:1umamisodiumadds glutenadds soy

    adds depth, saltier

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine sour cream, prepared horseradish, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, ground pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a glass prep bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix with a small rubber spatula until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips

Tip 1

Whisk ingredients thoroughly to prevent streaks of horseradish from settling.

Good to Know

Storage

Covered in refrigerator, 2-3 weeks

Make Ahead

Prepare up to 3 weeks in advance; flavors meld and deepen during storage

Serve With

Serve chilled alongside roasted beef, grilled steaks, smoked salmon, or roasted root vegetables

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not overmix to avoid breaking down sour cream emulsion and creating watery texture

Watch

Do not add fresh horseradish at full strength without tasting first to avoid overwhelming heat

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

sour cream
Greek yogurt1:1dairyprotein

tangier result

Full guide →

General Alternatives

Dijon mustard
whole grain mustard1:1texture change

coarser texture

Full guide →
Worcestershire sauce
soy sauce1:1umamisodiumadds glutenadds soy

adds depth, saltier

Full guide →
prepared horseradish
fresh grated horseradish root1:1 approxheat level varies

much stronger, use sparingly

Full guide →
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