Ingredients
– 1/2 cup sour cream for creaminess and balance
– 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (drained) for essential spicy heat
– 2 tablespoons cider vinegar for acidity and freshness
– 1 teaspoon sugar for sweetness to balance sharpness
– 1/4 teaspoon salt to bring out flavors
– 1/8 teaspoon black pepper for a subtle kick and depth
– 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives for a fresh, herbal note
Instructions
1-Gather all ingredients: Measure out 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (drained), 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives for easy mixing.
2-In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and stir until everything blends into a smooth, creamy sauce.
3-Adjust the flavor by adding more prepared horseradish if you desire a stronger kick, then give it another quick stir.
4-Once mixed, the sauce is ready to serve immediately, or refrigerate it for up to two weeks to enhance the taste.
5-For serving, pair it with options like steak sandwiches or beef tenderloin to highlight its creamy and spicy notes.
Last Step:
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🌶️ For a milder sauce, use prepared horseradish that has been refrigerated longer as it loses potency over time
🥛 Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to reduce fat content while maintaining creamy texture and tangy flavor
⏰ Make this sauce a day ahead – the flavors develop and intensify overnight in the refrigerator for a more complex taste
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg