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Polish Horseradish Sauce (Sos Chrzanowy)

Name: Polish Horseradish Sauce (Sos Chrzanowy)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup vegetable or beef broth; 1/2 cup sour cream; 4 tbsp grated horseradish; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp sugar; Salt and black pepper to taste

Polish · Sauce

A creamy, tangy, and pungent Eastern European sauce made with a light roux and freshly grated horseradish. It is a traditional accompaniment to boiled meats, hard-boiled eggs, and roast ham, especially during Easter.

Ready in 30 minutesVegetarian

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15 minFrom prep to plate

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

Servings4 people

DifficultyEasy

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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

In a small saucepan, melt the butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour
Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts to smell nutty but do not let it brown.
2 min
Gradually pour in the broth while whisking constantly
Gradually pour in the broth while whisking constantly to ensure no lumps form. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens.
3 min
Add the grated horseradish and sugar
Add the grated horseradish and sugar. Stir well to combine.
Lower the heat and stir
Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream and lemon juice. Do not let the sauce boil after adding the sour cream to prevent curdling.
Season with salt and black pepper
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve warm.

A little kitchen wisdom

If you are using fresh horseradish root, be prepared for its intense pungency. If using bottled prepared horseradish, ensure it is not already creamed or vinegared for the best flavor balance.

What you'll need

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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Can be made 2 days in advance and gently reheated.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat slowly on the stove over low heat. Add a splash of broth or milk if the sauce has thickened too much.

Allergens

Contains milk, gluten.

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An AI-created recipe from the EZdish collection. Ingredient quantities and techniques have not been independently kitchen-tested. Published on this website October 10, 2026. Updated October 11, 2026. First published in the EZdish collection February 4, 2026.

How to make it

In a small saucepan, melt the butter

Whisk in the flour

Gradually pour in the broth while whisking constantly

Add the grated horseradish and sugar

Lower the heat and stir

Season with salt and black pepper

A little kitchen wisdom

What you'll need

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Store & enjoy

Allergens

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