Horseradish Sauce
4 servings There is no secret that horseradish is nicely paired with smoked meat. This horseradish sauce takes horseradish one step further and makes it even more smooth and more sophisticated. This sauce utilizes creamy horseradish and together with extra cream and other ingredients, brings it to perfection. You will be in... Read more ... charge of decision-making if you would like to prepare mild, medium, or spicy versions. This delicious sauce is perfect with side dumplings and smoked meat, grilled brats, or sausages (even the vegan versions). A final touch of whipped cream will turn this whole meal into a masterpiece! Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder January 25, 2024 25 min.25 min. 1/5 25 min. 25 min. 1/5 Ingredients: Sauce: 1 stick of unsalted butter - cut into large pieces (adjust if needed, ¼ LB)⅓ cup of all-purpose flour2 cups of whole milk - sliced (or 2% milk)2 cups of vegetable broth (or beef or chicken broth)1 cup of heavy cream2 Juice from 1 lemon¾ cup of creamy horseradish - whole (adjust if needed, *)2 TBSP of granulated sugar1 TSP of salt (*)½ TSP of pepper - ideally freshly ground 1 stick of unsalted butter - cut into large pieces (adjust if needed, ¼ LB) ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour 2 cups of whole milk - sliced (or 2% milk) 2 cups of vegetable broth (or beef or chicken broth) 1 cup of heavy cream 2 Juice from 1 lemon ¾ cup of creamy horseradish - whole (adjust if needed, *) 2 TBSP of granulated sugar 1 TSP of salt (*) ½ TSP of pepper - ideally freshly ground *For mild (not spicy sauce) use only ½ cup of the creamy horseradish, ¾ cup for medium spiciness, and 1 cup for the spiciest version of this sauce. Served with smoked meat or grilled brats/sausages (about 4 – 8 OZ per person) You can purchase any kind of smoked deli meat that you can gently reheat in the oven or on a pan. You can also use a thick slice of ham or smoked ham from Easter. And finally, you can substitute smoked meat with a grilled brat or sausage (it works great with an Italian version even though it is not very Czech). Vegetarians can also use brats or Italian sausages from Beyond Meat, which doesn’t include real meat and is vegan. Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Medium Sauce Pan or Small Pot (4QT)1x French Whisk1x Lemon Squeezer (optional) 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Medium Sauce Pan or Small Pot (4QT) 1x French Whisk 1x Lemon Squeezer (optional) and smoked meat or grilled brats/sausages and touch of whipped cream Directions: 1. Sauce base: 1.1. Place a sauce pan on medium heat and add: 1 stick of butter – cut into a few pieces Let it fully melt with occasional stirring. 1.2. Add: ⅓ cup of flour Continuously stir with a whisk until the butter and flour combine (about 30 seconds). 2. Simmering: 2.1. Increase the heat to medium-high and add: 2 cups of whole milk 2 cups of vegetable broth 1 cup of heavy cream Thoroughly stir. Bring to a simmer (about 195°F) with occasional stirring. 2.2. Lower heat to medium and cook with occasional stirring until the sauce thickens (usually about 5 – 10 minutes). 3. Finishing phase: 3.1. Add: Juice from 1 lemon ¾ cup of creamy horseradish 2 TBSP of granulated sugar 1 TSP of salt ½ TSP of ground pepper Thoroughly stir until nicely combined. 3.2. Cook with occasional stirring until fully incorporated (about 2 – 4 minutes). 3.3. Taste and add more horseradish, lemon juice, sugar, salt or/and pepper if needed. 4. Serving: 4.1. Serve with smoked meat, grilled brats or sausages (even vegan versions), slide dumplings, and a touch of whipped cream. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. 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