How to Make Horseradish

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while lemon juice is often less expensive.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a different texture but table salt is generally cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides a natural sweetness while agave is often less expensive.

Dig up fresh horseradish root after a hard freeze.

Clean the horseradish root by knocking the ends off to remove dirt.

Process the horseradish in a food processor until finely shredded.

Add 8 ounces of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to the food processor with the grated horseradish.

Run the food processor on high for 3 minutes to achieve the desired consistency.

Add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to the processed horseradish mixture.

Process on high for another minute to incorporate the vinegar and lock in the pungency.

Transfer the prepared horseradish to a clean jar or container.

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