Horseradish

A family recipe from Country Magazine.

Getting ready: 30 min · Cooking: 0 min · Feeds: 7

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped horseradish root
• 4 cloves regular garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cider vinegar (approximately)

Directions

1. Wash and scrape horseradish roots with a knife or carrot peeler.
2. Grate or cut into pieces for blender.
3. If using a blender, add small quantities of root at a time with as much vinegar as needed to keep it working.
4. Add other ingredients and blend to your liking, adding vinegar for a good consistency.
5. Put in clean jars. Makes 3 to 3-1/2 half pints.
6. Tip: Be prepared, the fresh sauce is pretty potent. Some like it hot; while I like it better after it's mellowed for a month. Either way, it's a great accompaniment for a variety of meals, whether plain or fancy. It's also an effective healing herb for congestion, coughs, bronchitis and sinus problems. A great addition to the cold climate garden.