Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)

http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?WCQJP 19 July 2008 Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)

One of my two horseradish plants was dug today to make horseradish condiment. The roots are scaled and cleaned with a steel wool scrubber and blended with vinegar to the desired texture, and stored in small jars.

I used 250 ml jars, but it is probably better stored in 125ml jars, since oxidization occurs every time a jar is opened, and the colour changes from the pristine white to a dull white over time. Total time 4 hours.

I have since learned that putting a layer of olive oil in the jar on top of the horseradish prevents oxidization, when using at the table. The horseradish is dug out with a small spoon keeping the olive oil present. A bit more oil can be added if too much is lost.

There is still a few 125 ml jars from 2007, and it is still in pristine condition.