“The name horseradish is believed to come from a variation of the German name for it, which is “meerrettich” meaning sea radish. The English were said to mispronounce the German word “meer” and began calling it “mareradish.” Eventually it was called horseradish.”
I suspected it would be something like that. There are many similar misnomers. But the interesting linked article also has this snippet:
“Believe it or not, the Collinsville [Illinois] area grows sixty percent of the world’s horseradish supply.”
I’ve only lately come to appreciate horseradish. I don’t eat it straight, but like horseradish sauce. After trying many, my favorite is Beaver brand “Deli” Horseradish Sauce: https://www.beavertonfoods.com...HEAQYASABEgL-nPD_BwE
It has good flavor, and it’s mild enough that I can use a lot of it (to get more flavor) without getting my sinuses blown out the back of my head.
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December 20, 2021, 08:25 AM
Patriot
OK, so why was it called a Sea Raddish?
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December 20, 2021, 08:34 AM
WaterburyBob
Beaver brand has some good products. I like several of their mustards. I'll have to try their horseradish sauce.
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December 20, 2021, 08:59 AM
Pipe Smoker
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Originally posted by WaterburyBob: Beaver brand has some good products. I like several of their mustards. I'll have to try their horseradish sauce.
Beaver also offers a “Cream Horseradish” that’s zippier than the “Deli Horseradish”.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Pipe Smoker, December 21, 2021 09:52 PM
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December 20, 2021, 09:02 AM
USMCE4retired
Roast Beef with horse radish sauce on the side can't be beat.
December 20, 2021, 09:20 AM
selogic
One of the nastiest things I've ever eaten .
December 20, 2021, 09:21 AM
Lefty Sig
St. Elmo's cocktail sauce, when fresh at the restaurant, is an experience. You can buy it in a jar too but it's not quite as powerful.
December 20, 2021, 09:24 AM
lyman
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Originally posted by selogic: One of the nastiest things I've ever eaten .
Pretty darn good on a chicken sammich made with straight breast meat too!
Have to limit my intake tho, the resulting heartburn is pretty intense.
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December 20, 2021, 10:08 AM
Rightwire
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Originally posted by selogic: One of the nastiest things I've ever eaten .
Try a side of roast beef or prime rib with it next time. I agree, a bowl of straight horseradish is nasty.
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December 20, 2021, 10:35 AM
Warhorse
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Originally posted by Rightwire:
quote:
Originally posted by selogic: One of the nastiest things I've ever eaten .
Try a side of roast beef or prime rib with it next time. I agree, a bowl of straight horseradish is nasty.
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December 20, 2021, 10:40 AM
Krazeehorse
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Originally posted by selogic: One of the nastiest things I've ever eaten .
Except for cocktail sauce I agree. I like cole slaw but I have to remember to ask if a restaurant's recipe has horseradish in it before I order.
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December 20, 2021, 11:02 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by Rightwire:
quote:
Originally posted by selogic: One of the nastiest things I've ever eaten .
Try a side of roast beef or prime rib with it next time. I agree, a bowl of straight horseradish is nasty.
Served straight, it's waaay too hot for me, but when mixed with the right amount of sour cream ("Creamed") it's fantastic! These days I use it on every kind of beef or pork roasts, steaks, etc.., and even chicken.
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December 20, 2021, 11:16 AM
Xer0
The vast majority of wasabi served with Sushi is actually horseradish with some green food coloring. Why? Because real wasabi root loses its' potency and flavor really fast after getting mashed up. Cost also is a huge factor of course.
December 20, 2021, 11:45 AM
46and2
Horseradish is great in cocktail sauce and with beef, maybe some on a sandwich, or with sushi.
December 20, 2021, 11:48 AM
Hawgster
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Originally posted by Lefty Sig: St. Elmo's cocktail sauce, when fresh at the restaurant, is an experience. You can buy it in a jar too but it's not quite as powerful.
I love St. Elmo’s cocktail sauce! I go through a couple of bottles a month. I put it mainly on my Friday fish fry. Great on French fries, as well!
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December 20, 2021, 11:52 AM
blueye
Grew up eating it both red and white. A little bit goes a long way.
December 20, 2021, 11:56 AM
ulsterman
It's garden carp. Better figure out a way to contain it or it will take over like honeysuckle.
But damn, it's good.
December 20, 2021, 12:11 PM
NavyGuy
I'm a fan. Like it on roast beef and also with lamb, and various meats on a sandwich.
I like it so hot it cleans your sinuses.
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