How to Make Homemade Horseradish Recipe

Horseradish Recipe Description

There are very few ingredients to prepared Horseradish. It is a very overpowering flavor. As a result, the flavor of other ingredients would be lost. What is important in preparing it, is knowing how to handle this strong root. We strongly recommend you wear kitchen gloves when preparing this homemade horseradish recipe.

Level of Difficulty: Very easy

Thought for Today: “There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” – – George Bernard Shaw

Horseradish Recipe Ingredients

10-inch horseradish root

1 Tablespoon white vinegar

2 Tablespoons water

Directions How to Make Homemade Horseradish

Begin by peeling a thick, ten-inch piece of horseradish root. You can use a knife or a vegetable peeler.
Next, chop the root into small pieces.
Then, placwe the pieces into a blender or mini-food processor.
Add a couple of tablespoons of water.
Grind well.
Drain off the excess water.
Add vinegar and grind for just a couple of seconds to mix vinegar into the ground horseradish.
Put prepared horseradish into a glass jar or a tightly sealable plastic container.
Lastly, refrigerate any leftovers. It will keep for about a month.

IMPORTANT: How to Handle Strong Horseradish:

As you grind it up, there is a strong, overpowering odor. We recommend you have good ventilation in the room. Avoid the temptation to take a long sniff of it.

We also highly recommend the use of food preparation gloves. If it gets onto your hands, do not touch your eyes or nose.

Household Cleaning Tip

Mold and mildew is a common in damp basements. And, it can be a problem in other areas of your house, too. Here are three ways to minimize this problem:

Improve air circulation in your home and basement.
Reduce humidity and dampness, especially in your basement. A dehumidifier is all but a must in basements during the summer.
Keep surface areas clean of dirt and debris.

Did You Know? Mold cannot grow below 55% humidity. So, keep your dehumidifier at or below this level.

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