Roasted Garlic Horseradish Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 hrs 35 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Servings
16 servings (2 tablespoons)
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Calories
50 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Roasted Garlic Horseradish Sauce
Description
This sauce begins with roasting a whole small head of garlic, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with kosher salt, until the cloves become golden and caramelized. The roasted garlic cloves are then squeezed out and chopped finely. This roasty sweetness tempers the natural pungency of garlic and integrates smoothly in the sauce.
The sauce combines sour cream, prepared horseradish (which provides a sharp, spicy bite), Worcestershire sauce for umami complexity, and fresh thyme for subtle herbal notes. Salt and freshly ground black pepper season the mixture. The ingredients are mixed and allowed to chill for several hours to meld the flavors thoroughly.
The resulting sauce is creamy with a mild to moderate heat level depending on the horseradish quantity, balanced by the mellow roasted garlic. It is suitable as a condiment or dip for various dishes, adding a flavorful punch without overwhelming other flavors.
The recipe notes suggest selecting plain prepared horseradish with minimal additives for the best flavor, adjusting horseradish quantity to control heat, and mention that roasting the garlic up to five days ahead is possible for convenience.
Ingredients
Roasted Garlic
- 1 small head garlic
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- kosher salt
Sauce
- 1-1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/4 cup horseradish see note, prepared
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped, leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly-ground
Instructions
Roast the Garlic
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the top off of the garlic head, exposing the cloves. Remove any loose papery skins.
- Place garlic head on a square piece of foil large enough to wrap around it fully, or in a small cast iron cocotte. Drizzle garlic with olive oil and season with a pinch of kosher salt.
- Wrap the foil around the garlic to seal, or place the lid on the cocotte. Bake for 40-60 minutes, until golden and caramelized.
- When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic cloves from their skins and chop finely.
Make the Sauce
- In a medium bowl, stir together sour cream, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped garlic cloves. Mash some of the chopped garlic with the back of the spoon as you're mixing.
- Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours for the flavors to develop. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use plain prepared horseradish with only salt and vinegar for best results.
- Adjust the horseradish amount according to desired heat level; sauce flavor develops after resting.
- Roast garlic up to 5 days in advance and store wrapped in the refrigerator for convenience.
- Mix the sauce and chill for several hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings (2 tablespoons)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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