This horseradish sauce for prime rib is a creamy, steakhouse-style sauce made with sour cream, mayo, and prepared horseradish. It's cold, tangy, and ready in 5 minutes, making it perfect for serving with prime rib, steak, or roast beef.
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Creamy Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib
This creamy horseradish sauce for prime rib is bold, tangy, and the perfect match for steak, seafood, and sandwiches. It's the kind of sauce you'll keep in the fridge once you start making it.
Ready in 5 minutes, it adds a sharp, clean finish to rich cuts of beef. It also works well as a dip for raw vegetables.
Made with simple ingredients, it has no preservatives and tastes better than anything from the store.
What is Prepared Horseradish?
Prepared horseradish is grated horseradish root mixed with vinegar and salt. The vinegar preserves it and keeps its sharp, hot flavor.
Horseradish is in the same family as mustard, wasabi, and broccoli. It has a strong bite, but when you stir it into sour cream, it becomes smooth and creamy with just enough heat.
Serve prepared horseradish sauce with standing rib roast, seared New York strip steak, roast beef sandwiches, or roasted potatoes. It is also good with raw vegetables, smoked fish, and seafood.
Ingredients
The best prepared horseradish is in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. You can usually find it in small glass jars. Popular brands include Gold's and Silver Spring.
If you can't find it in the fridge, try shelf-stable prepared horseradish in the condiment aisle.
- Sour cream (or full-fat Greek yogurt as a substitute)
- Mayonnaise
- Prepared horseradish - Squeeze out excess liquid before adding so the sauce stays thick. Adjust to taste depending on how strong you like it.
- Dijon mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Fresh chives
How To Make Horseradish Sauce
- Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, and prepared horseradish to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Mix in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together.
Serve with fish, steak, prime rib, or as a dip for vegetables.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Give it a quick stir before serving.
What Goes with Horseradish Sauce?
Creamy horseradish sauce is a classic choice for prime rib, roast beef, beef tenderloin, and steak. Spoon it over sliced meat or serve it on the side so everyone can add as much as they like.
It is also good on roast beef sandwiches, burgers, and steak sandwiches with caramelized onions. For a different use, try a little on smoked salmon, baked fish, deviled eggs, or roasted potatoes.
Serve it with my Standing Rib Roast, Pan-Seared Chuck Steak, or Reverse Seared New York Strip Steak.
Horseradish Sauce for Steak
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2-3 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained (start with 2 tablespoons and add more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, and prepared horseradish to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Mix in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together.
- Serve with fish, steak, prime rib, or as a dip for vegetables.
Pearl says
My family loves this!
Herb says
A new favorite at our table! Easy to make and tastes great.