Horseradish 3 Ways

To make Prepared Horseradish

1. First peel the horseradish using a vegetable peeler, I find that the serrated type works best. Use a knife to cut away any areas that are hard to reach with the peeler.
2. Cut the horseradish into several smaller pieces that will fit through the opening of your food processor.
3. Grate the horseradish using the food processor attachment with fine holes (small shreds). This can also be done using a hand grater, but a food processor is much easier and helps to keep some of the pungency away from your eyes and sinuses.
4. Once the horseradish has been grated, replace the grater with blade attachment and add apple cider vinegar, salt and water. Many jarred prepared horseradishes will have more liquid, so the amount of water you add is really a matter of personal taste. Process the mixture until well combined. Do not puree.
5. Transfer the prepared horseradish to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. It will keep for several weeks.This recipe will yield about 3 1/2 cups of prepared horseradish.

To make Prepared Horseradish with Beets

1. Chop the cooked and peeled beets. In a food processor, combine the chopped beets with 1 cup of prepared horseradish. Add salt to taste.
2. Process until the mixture is well combined, but still has a minced texture. Do not puree.
3. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

To make Cream Style Horseradish

1. In a food processor combine the prepared horseradish, sour cream, salt and optional sugar. Most varieties of cream horseradish are not sweetened, however some are, so adding the sugar is really a matter of preference here. If you do add it, start with 1/2 teaspoon and add very little at a time until the flavor is right.
2. Process until the mixture is well combined and creamy, but still has a minced texture. Do not puree.
3. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.