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    Home » Recipes » Sauces and Dressings

    Horseradish Mustard Sauce

    Published: Mar 24, 2024 · Modified: May 29, 2024 by Tracey Hatch-Rizzi
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    Ramekin of horseradish sauce on a white plate with slices of smoked lamb.
    White bowl of horseradish sauce with mustard on a wood board with a spoon, chopped chives, and black pepper.
    Split image of horseradish mustard sauce in a bowl with a spoon and a ramekin with lamb slices.
    Bowl of horseradish sauce sprinkled with chives and black pepper.

    Horseradish Mustard Sauce is so rich, creamy and easy to make.  It’s ready in about 5 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.  Try it with flavorful roast beef, steak, burgers, sandwiches and so much more!

    Horseradish mustard sauce in a white bowl sprinkled with chives and black pepper.
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    • Why you’ll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • What is horseradish?
    • What is prepared horseradish?
    • Instructions
    • How to serve
    • How to store
    • Variations
    • FAQ
    • More zesty sauces to try
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    There’s nothing like a creamy horseradish sauce for beef recipes and rich meats.  It’s a very simple sauce with a very big flavor profile and a gentle kick that makes you want more.  In fact, it’s so good, you’ll probably want to make more than you think you’ll actually need, because you’ll definitely want to keep this heavenly spicy sauce around.

    This sauce is an irresistible accompaniment for steak, prime rib, Corned Beef Meatballs and smoked meats like a Smoked Leg of Lamb, Smoked Pork Tenderloin or a Traeger Smoked Sirloin Steak.

    Why you’ll love this recipe

    • Creamy, zesty and delicious – it’s so versatile and provides a little kick (but not too much) to anything it touches
    • So easy – it’s one of the easiest one-bowl recipes you can make and it comes together in only a few minutes
    • Only 5 ingredients – just a few ingredients make a spectacular and memorable sauce for steak and so much more
    • Special diet friendly – one serving is low in lactose, making it FODMAP-friendly and is one of my favorite low-carb keto condiments.  See Variations for making a dairy-free paleo and Whole30 sauce.
    Ingredients for horseradish sauce in small bowls on a board with white text labels.

    Ingredients

    One of the best things about this horseradish sauce, is how simple it is.

    • Prepared horseradish – available in mild, hot or extra hot.  This gives a mild heat and makes this sauce come alive!
    • Mustard – Dijon is best, but regular yellow mustard also works
    • Sour cream – is creamy and sour, adding depth and texture
    • Mayonnaise – the vinegar and creamy nature provide structure and extra creaminess
    • Salt – brings the flavors together

    What is horseradish?

    It is a root that belongs to the Brassica family, along with broccoli, cabbage and mustard.  It doesn’t give off any scent until it’s cut. Once it's sliced into, it releases its peppery, zesty scent.

    It can be used by itself as a condiment and is most often used as an ingredient in many dips and sauces.

    If you follow a low-FODMAP diet, horseradish is one of the best low-FODMAP seasonings to add heat to a dish because it doesn't contain capsaicin found in chili peppers. However, it can potentially aggravate IBS symptoms if it's consumed in large amounts.

    Some people confuse it with wasabi root, which is also from the Brassica family.  While it is a spicy root, similar to horseradish, wasabi root has a slightly different flavor and is a lovely green, where horseradish is white.

    What is prepared horseradish?

    It is grated horseradish combined with vinegar and other natural preservatives, such as citric acid.  Vinegar is used to stabilize the flavor and heat. You can find it in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

    Prepared horseradish differs from horseradish sauce.  The prepared version has minimal ingredients to preserve the grated root, where the shelf-stable sauce often contains other additives and preservatives and is meant to be served as a stand-alone condiment. Prepared horseradish is intended to be an addition to recipes, as opposed to being a condiment by itself.

    Instructions

    All you need is a bowl and a whisk or spoon to bring this simple recipe together.

    Ingredients for keto steak sauce unmixed in a bowl with a whisk.

    Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl.

    Horseradish mustard sauce ingredients whisked in a bowl.

    Stir or whisk until smooth and creamy.

    TIP:  As it chills, the flavors blend and can intensify, so it’s even better as a make-ahead condiment.  It’s best to make it an hour before serving, but isn’t necessary.

    Ramekin of horseradish sauce on a white plate with slices of smoked lamb.

    How to serve

    • Mustard sauce for lamb – it’s a wonderful condiment for the rich flavor of lamb.  Use it on lamb chops, roasted or Smoked Leg of Lamb and more.
    • Spicy dipping sauce – try it as a wing sauce, as a cocktail sauce for shrimp or with party meatballs like these Corned Beef Meatballs.
    • Holiday sauce – perfect as a holiday prime rib sauce, with leg of lamb, baked ham or corned beef
    • Roast beef recipes – this is a divine horseradish sauce for beef tenderloin, brisket or any beef roast
    • Sandwiches and burgers – create a wow-factor for ham or pastrami sandwiches and burgers
    • Smoked meats – pairs incredibly well with Smoked Turkey Breast or Smoked Flank Steak.
    • Deviled eggs or egg salad – add some heat and tanginess to the deviled egg yolks, or spice up a delicious Egg Salad – so good!

    How to store

    Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks or consider freezing.

    Variations

    • Spicy sauce – add additional horseradish to taste for a spicier version
    • Dairy-free – replace the sour cream with your favorite paleo or Whole30 mayo
    • Wasabi sauce – use wasabi in place of horseradish

    FAQ

    Can you freeze horseradish sauce?

    Yes, it freezes very well.  Freeze in small, freezer-safe containers, in freezer bags or portion into ice cube trays, then place frozen cubes in a freezer bag.

    Is mustard FODMAP-friendly?

    There are many condiments with hidden FODMAPs, but is mustard low-FODMAP?  Yes, absolutely!  Regular yellow, Dijon and grain mustards are typically low-FODMAP in serving sizes up to 1 tablespoon.  However, check the ingredient list to be sure.  Some products may contain onion and garlic listed as ‘spices’.

    Is horseradish keto and low-carb?

    Yes, it is definitely on the list of keto condiments, as it’s very low in carbs.  One tablespoon has about 1.4 carbs, making it a great addition to a keto diet.

    What makes horseradish hot?

    Horseradish heat comes from isothiocyanate, a volatile compound that creates its spiciness when exposed to air and saliva.

    Wasabi vs horseradish – is there a difference?

    Yes, there is a difference between the two.  While they are both spicy, with short-lived heat, the two come from different plants belonging to the Brassica family.

    Horseradish is a brown-skinned, large root with a white inside, where wasabi is harvested from the bright green stem of a rhizome.

    White bowl of horseradish sauce with mustard on a wood board with a spoon, chopped chives, and black pepper.

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    Keto steak sauce with horseradish and mustard in a white bowl topped with chopped chives and black pepper.

    Horseradish Mustard Sauce

    Author: Tracey Hatch-Rizzi
    Horseradish Mustard Sauce is so rich, creamy and easy to make.  It’s ready in about 5 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.  Try it with flavorful roast beef, steak, burgers, sandwiches and so much more!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Category: Sauces, Dressings and Dips
    Cuisine: American
    Method: No cook
    Yield: 1.5 cups
    Diet:Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Special Diet:Keto, Low-Carb, Low-FODMAP, Paleo, Whole30

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ¾ cup sour cream (see Notes for a dairy-free version)
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup mustard (Dijon is best)
    • ¼ cup prepared horseradish
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to a medium-sized bowl.
    • Stir or whisk until smooth and creamy.

    Notes

    TIP:  As it chills, the flavors blend and can intensify, so it’s even better as a make-ahead condiment.  It’s best to make it an hour before serving, but isn’t necessary.

    How to store

    Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks or consider freezing.

    Variations

    • Spicy sauce – add additional horseradish to taste for a spicier version
    • Dairy-free – replace the sour cream with your favorite paleo or Whole30 mayo
    • Wasabi sauce – use wasabi in place of horseradish

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2 tablespoonsCalories: 48 kcalCarbohydrates: 0 gProtein: 0 gFat: 5 gSaturated Fat: 1 gCholesterol: 5 mgSodium: 260 mgPotassium: 29 mgFiber: 0 gSugar: 0 gNet Carbs*: 0 g

    *Net carbs = carbohydrates - fiber

    Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.

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    1. Anonymous says

      September 01, 2024 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      Yum!!! A keeper for sure!

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      • Tracey Hatch-Rizzi says

        September 08, 2024 at 4:12 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it!!

        Best,
        Tracey

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    Bowl of horseradish sauce sprinkled with chives and black pepper.
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