Ina Garten Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib Recipe
Ina Garten’s Horseradish Sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment perfect for complementing prime rib, steak, or roast beef. Made with sour cream, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, this sauce offers a balanced heat and bright flavor, enhanced optionally with Worcestershire sauce and garnished with fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 1¼ cups, serving 6-8 people 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup prepared horseradish (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, for extra depth)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, prepared horseradish, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce if using, until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Adjust the flavor: Taste the sauce and modify the amount of horseradish for more heat if desired, or add additional sour cream for a milder balance to suit your preference.
- Refrigerate to blend flavors: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve with garnish: Before serving, stir the sauce well. Garnish with chopped fresh chives if desired, and serve alongside prime rib, steak, or roast beef for a flavorful accompaniment.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, reduce the horseradish or increase the sour cream.
- Worcestershire sauce is optional but adds depth and umami to the flavor.
- Chilled horseradish sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Great as a dip or spread beyond prime rib, including sandwiches or roasted vegetables.
Keywords: Horseradish sauce, Ina Garten sauce, Prime rib sauce, creamy horseradish, steak sauce, roast beef condiment
