Why horseradish sauce? I don't understand.

@jerzgirl (9384)
United States
June 19, 2019 8:25pm CST
I don't know about the rest of the world, but here in the USA, horseradish sauce is a popular accompaniment with beef. Roast beef, French dip sandwiches, hot roast beef sandwiches - all of these things either automatically come with it or the condiment is offered. Now, I'll eat horseradish as part of cocktail sauce ( , but i don't want it on my beef. I don't want my beef hot and spicy unless it's part of a dish that already is. Why and when did the habit of horseradish with beef even begin? Does anyone here like it? Why?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Cocktail sauceTwo servings of shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauceTypeSaucePlace of originUnited KingdomCreated byFanny CradockServing temperatureColdMain ingredientsKetchup or chili sa
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
20 Jun 19
Don't know the history of horseradish, but I like it...so much so I bought a bottle of it for home. I like the sort of sour taste and horseradish is good for your health. I like putting horseradish on my sandwiches I make at home for my deli roast beef or the beef I cook up at home. I like Worcestershire sauce too.
Benefits of horseradish include its ability to aid weight loss, lower blood pressure, build strong bones, boost the immune system, and stimulate healthy digestion.
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@jerzgirl (9384)
• United States
20 Jun 19
I knew the benefits of capsaicin, but not those of horseradish. I wonder if it's for the same reason. I'll have to check out your link. Thanks.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
21 Jun 19
@jerzgirl No problem. It was fun reading it too.
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• United States
21 Jun 19
i like it once in awhile..i usually cut it with mayo tho.something i gotta be in the mood for.
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@Janet357 (75638)
20 Jun 19
i have never tried it. horseradish is delicious. what i just cant take is its stinking smell
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