Horseradish and Beet Sauce

A vibrant and zesty sauce combining earthy roasted beets with spicy fresh horseradish, perfect as a condiment or accompaniment. This bold sauce balances heat from horseradish with the natural sweetness of beets.

8 servings
25 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 3 whole beets
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces horseradish root
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • tablespoons lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat the oven to 350°F. Rub the whole beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and wrap in foil. Bake the beets for about an hour or until tender in the center when pierced with a knife. Remove from the oven, allow to cool, then peel and cut into large chunks.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    In the bowl of a food processor, mix the horseradish and the vinegar. Process with the steel blade until finely chopped; do not purée. Add the beets and remaining olive oil. Pulse until the beets are coarsely chopped, but not puréed. Transfer to a bowl and add the salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Adjust the seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least a day. Serve as an accompaniment to the Salmon Gefilte Fish Mold.

    1440 min