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- Store horseradish - that's the way it works
- Keep horseradish whole
- Alternative: store horseradish in the garden
- Alternative: keep the horseradish in the freezer
- Store cut horseradish roots
- Store grated horseradish in a screw-top jar
- Extra: store horseradish by gradual harvesting
- Why drying horseradish is not a good idea
Horseradish can be stored whole or grated
Store horseradish - that's the way it works
It is quite controversial whether horseradish tastes good, but there is no dispute about one fact: the root vegetable contains plenty of vitamin C - about twice as much as the highly acclaimed lemon. Reason enough to have horseradish in stock. Our guide will give you the most important storage tips.
Keep horseradish whole
- Wash the horseradish and dry thoroughly. Store the root vegetables in the refrigerator (vegetable compartment).
This leaves the horseradish fresh for up to four weeks.
Alternative: store horseradish in the garden
Dig the whole horseradish root in the garden in damp sand - but better in unwashed condition. The vegetables retain their intense, sharp aroma and offer you enjoyment even many weeks later.
Alternative: keep the horseradish in the freezer
- Put the washed and dried but not peeled horseradish in a freezer. Carry the can into the freezer.
In the freezer you can store horseradish for several months.
Store cut horseradish roots
If you have not consumed everything from your freshly bought or harvested horseradish, you can easily store the remains of the root (even cooked ones).
- Wrap the sliced horseradish firmly with clingfilm. Put the horseradish piece so packed in the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator.
In this way the horseradish lasts up to two weeks.
Store grated horseradish in a screw-top jar
Already grated horseradish just fill in a jar with screw cap. So the root vegetables remain in good condition for up to three weeks.
Extra: store horseradish by gradual harvesting
You do not buy horseradish in the trade, but bring it directly from your garden? Then there is another very handy option to store the root vegetables. Just harvest the roots step by step. Horseradish has the great advantage that you do not have to collect everything at once. He is extremely frost hardy: temperatures of minus five to minus two degrees Celsius, he can stand well. Harvest as much horseradish as you need at the moment.
Important: Lower temperatures have a negative effect on the pungent aroma and, of course, the crisp consistency of the roots. The same applies if you store horseradish for too long.
Why drying horseradish is not a good idea
You should refrain from drying horseradish roots. Otherwise you have to accept that the vegetables lose a lot of flavor.