Homemade Chrain Recipes

HOMEMADE CHRAIN

Steps:

• Before you start, it's a good idea to line your counters with a double layer of disposable table cloth, and wear disposable gloves.
• Wash and scrub beets well. Cover with water and cook beets with peel until almost soft, but not too soft. Cool and peel (peel will slide off easily this way). Alternately, peel beets first and then cook.
• Prepare a very large bowl or basin. Grind beets using the knife attachment of the food processor. From time to time, stop grinding and empty bowl into the basin. Once all the beets have been ground, add the sugar, lemon juice, salt and beet juice and mix. Add horseradish last and mix very well. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Follow the basic instructions below (please note that in this version, the beets are raw). This recipe freezes very well too.

CHRAIN WITH BEETS (RED HORSERADISH)

Steps:

• Grate the beets into a bowl using the fine side of a hand grater (wear gloves or you'll have some real memories that will last for days).
• Finely grate the horseradish into the bowl (do not touch your face!).
• Add the vinegar, salt, and sugar, and taste for seasoning.
• Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours before serving.
• Store covered in the refrigerator; will keep for several weeks with same strength, and afterwards, the intensity will be reduced.