Description
Zesty horseradish sauce adds bold flavor to prime rib, complementing rich beef with creamy heat. Diners appreciate this classic condiment that balances robust meat with tangy, spicy notes.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) prepared horseradish
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, blend sour cream, mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, white vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into a smooth, well-integrated sauce.
- Adjust Flavor Profile: Taste the mixture critically, carefully modulating the heat by incrementally adding more horseradish for intensity or tempering with additional sour cream to achieve a balanced, nuanced flavor.
- Chill and Mature: Transfer the sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and develop a more complex, harmonious taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before presentation, optionally embellish with finely chopped chives or parsley to introduce a vibrant, fresh herbal dimension and elevate the sauce’s visual appeal.
Notes
- Adjust Horseradish Heat: Control spiciness by gradually adding horseradish, tasting frequently to achieve desired intensity without overwhelming the sauce’s delicate flavor balance.
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing ingredients to meld and develop a more complex, harmonious taste profile.
- Customize Consistency: Modify sauce thickness by adding extra sour cream for a smoother texture or reducing liquid ingredients for a more concentrated flavor.
- Herb Enhancement: Experiment with fresh herbs like chives or parsley to add brightness and visual appeal, complementing the sauce’s robust horseradish character.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg