mole trapper 1,694 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Right bear with me on this one folks, i just seen big eddies thread about sauce, and it reminded me about what is a countryfied theme, namely the making of home made horseradish sauce, managed to source some roots from near severn beach near Bristol and some from the cotswolds, when it came to preraring the roots i had grown on i followed a recipe by Hugh fearnley Whitless, he says scrape them underwater because of the heat and dont use to much, WELL mine had a lot in it because i like the heat and it was shite, no heat, tried other recipes same result. So wrong type or wrong time, any ideas. Roast rib of beef without it would be a travesty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Right bear with me on this one folks, i just seen big eddies thread about sauce, and it reminded me about what is a countryfied theme, namely the making of home made horseradish sauce, managed to source some roots from near severn beach near Bristol and some from the cotswolds, when it came to preraring the roots i had grown on i followed a recipe by Hugh fearnley Whitless, he says scrape them underwater because of the heat and dont use to much, WELL mine had a lot in it because i like the heat and it was shite, no heat, tried other recipes same result. So wrong type or wrong time, any ideas. Roast rib of beef without it would be a travesty I would call in tesco if i were you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john b 38 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Did you get a big thick part of the root ? where it's 'woody' ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,694 Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Ferretlove, tescos is a very poor substitute for the real deal, although better than what i produced my self admittedly. John i damn near used the whole tuber and the last time i had a go the plants were over two years old. just cant understand it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john b 38 Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I found this on wikpedia which might explain it ..... The horseradish root itself has hardly any aroma. When cut or grated, however, enzymes from the damaged plant cells break down sinigrin (a glucosinolate) to produce allyl isothiocyanate (mustard oil), which irritates the sinuses and eyes. Once grated, if not used immediately or mixed in vinegar, the root darkens and loses its pungency and becomes unpleasantly bitter when exposed to air and heat. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horseradish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest houndblair Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Servern beach that ent too far from me Atleast ive herd of it before! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest baldie Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 cant help you mate, me mam used to make it [she was a proffessional cook] but she,s emigrated. I will ask her for advice, next time we speak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,694 Posted March 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Servern beach that ent too far from me Atleast ive herd of it before! I should hope so living in south glos, bloody good place for catching cod too, mind you had a few scary moments night fishing and a big container ship has come up the channel, a few minutes later huge bow wave hits the shore, dangerous spot along the channel but good fishing. John that raises an interesting point, as in hugh whitless recipe you add it to creme freche not vinegar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest houndblair Posted March 11, 2007 Report Share Posted March 11, 2007 Dont get up to much fishing but my mates do haha! I find it a wee bit boring much rather be out with the guns in the woods, or setting me traps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.