Horseradish sauce

Name: Horseradish sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 40 g prepared horseradish, freshly grated root; 1 tsp wine vinegar; 150 ml heavy cream; ½ tsp prepared mustard; ½ tsp sugar; ¼ tsp salt

Vegetarian

Freshly grated horseradish folded into lightly whipped cream with a touch of vinegar, mustard and sugar — the pungent British partner for roast beef.

Horseradish sauce is a British condiment from United Kingdom, ready in about 10 minutes and made with prepared horseradish and heavy cream. It serves 8 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 0 min
Total: 10 min
Serves: 8
Level: Beginner
Calories: 67

Ingredients

8 servings (about 25 g each)

40 g Prepared horseradish (opens in a new tab), freshly grated rootOr 3 tbsp jarred grated horseradish (not creamed).
1 tsp (5 g) Wine vinegar (opens in a new tab)White wine vinegar; adding it right after grating fixes the heat.
150 ml Heavy cream (opens in a new tab)Swap: Crème fraîche (Tangier and no whipping needed.); Sour creamContains milk
½ tsp (2.5 g) Prepared mustard (opens in a new tab)English mustard.Contains mustard
½ tsp (2 g) Sugar (opens in a new tab)
¼ tsp (1.5 g) Salt (opens in a new tab)

Equipment

Method

1
Step 1
Peel and finely grate the horseradish (opens in a new tab) (outdoors or by an open window — the fumes are strong) and immediately stir in the vinegar.
- 5 min
- Grater (opens in a new tab)
Food safety: Grated horseradish releases eye-stinging vapours; avoid touching your eyes.
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Step 2
Whisk (opens in a new tab) the cream to soft, floppy peaks.
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Step 3
Fold in the horseradish (opens in a new tab), mustard, sugar (opens in a new tab) and salt. Taste and add more horseradish for extra kick.
- 2 min

About this dish

Origin: United Kingdom · Commonly attributedHorseradish condiments are also traditional in Germany, Austria, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.Also popular in IrelandMore food from United Kingdom
Dish: Lunch · Dinner · Condiments, chutneys & relishes · Sauces
Cooking method: No-cook, Whipped
Taste: peppery, creamy, tangy
Diet: Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Keto-style · Low-carb
All labels
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Keto-style · Low-carb
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Cook more with: Prepared horseradish · Heavy cream · Wine vinegar · Prepared mustard · Sugar
Techniques: Emulsification

Allergens

Contains: Milkfrom prepared horseradish, heavy cream
May contain: Eggsfrom prepared horseradish
Contains: Mustardfrom prepared horseradish, prepared mustard
May contain: Sulphitesfrom prepared horseradish, wine vinegar, prepared mustard

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

67 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 25 g · recipe makes 8

Where the energy comes from

Protein 3%
Carbohydrate 8%
Fat 88%

Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g
Energy	67 kcal	270 kcal
Protein	0.6 g	2.4 g
Carbohydrate	1.4 g	5.5 g
Net carbohydrate	1.2 g	4.8 g
Sugars	1.2 g	4.8 g
Added sugars	0.3 g	1 g
Fibre	0.2 g	0.7 g
Fat	6.8 g	27.2 g
Saturated fat	4.3 g	17.3 g
Trans fat	0.2 g	0.9 g
Cholesterol	21 mg	85 mg
Sodium	103 mg	410 mg
Salt equivalent	0.3 g	1 g

Vitamins & minerals per serving

Potassium: 31 mg
Calcium: 15 mg
Iron: 0 mg
Magnesium: 3 mg
Vitamin A (RAE): 77 µg
Vitamin C: 1 mg
Vitamin D: 0.3 µg
Vitamin B12: 0 µg
Folate (DFE): 4 µg

How these numbers were made

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
“—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

The heat of grated horseradish fades within hours — grate it close to serving.

Common mistakes

Over-whipping the cream; it thickens more when the horseradish and vinegar go in and can turn grainy.

Serve with

Roast beef and Yorkshire puddings
Smoked mackerel or trout
Beetroot salad

Storage

Refrigerate in a covered container up to 3 days.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added 29 Oct 2026 · Updated 8 Nov 2026

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Main ingredient

Heavy cream150 ml · 150 g

Used in step 2

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