
Quick Look at this Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib Recipe
- Ready In: 5 minutes!
- Main Ingredients: mayo, prepared horseradish, garlic, lemon juice, salt, & pepper
- Dietary Info: dairy-free, gluten-free
- Best For: serving with perfectly cooked prime rib or any other steak.
- Why You’ll Love It: In only 5 minutes with 4 real, simple ingredients you will have the most amazing and flavorful sauce to serve with your perfectly cooked prime rib. It is so simple but will quickly impress all of your guests! I have been serving this super easy horseradish sauce for prime rib for YEARS and it never diasspoints.
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Key Ingredients + Substitutions
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- prepared horseradish – typically found at any grocery store (refrigerated section) and they do have more spicy versions (if you want), but I always grab the original, plain prepared horseradish.
- mayo – just grab your favorite mayo to make this super creamy sauce!
- lemon juice – it’s only a small amount, but don’t sleep on it because that splash of acidity is really going to amplify all the great flavor.
How To Make Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib

Step 1 – Put all of the ingredients in a small bowl.

Step 2 – Mix to combine and that’s it!
Customize the Flavor
Make this flavorful horseradish sauce the way you want it! Easily adjust the spice, garlic, salt, etc. to the levels that you love!

Best Ways To Serve Horseradish Sauce
Our all-time favorite way to enjoy this simple sauce is with a perfectly cooked Standing Rib Roast. We have also perfected an juicy and tender Grilled Prime Rib and Smoked Prime Rib, if you prefer. Add some delicious side dishes and you have a meal that the whole family is going to devour!

Horseradish Sauce for Prime Rib FAQs
Yes, horseradish has a decent amount of spice to it but the spice level can be adjusted to your liking.
Yes, fresh horseradish can be used but may have a different spice level. Start with a small amount and add more to your liking.
Yes, mix up the sauce and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days.
Traditionally it is served with a classic prime rib, but it would also make a great addition to a perfectly grilled steak, smoked beef tenderloin, or beef tenderloin steak tips.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2-3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a small bowl; mix to combine.
- Taste and add additional prepared horseradish, as desired.ย
- Use on your favorite prime rib recipe (like our Standing Rib Roast, Smoked Prime Rib or Grilled Prime Rib)!
Notes
- Storage: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.ย
- Mayo: option to swap out for plain Greek yogurt, but it will definitely have a more tangy flavor. You may not need as much horseradish, so start with a small amount and adjust flavors until you reach what you like.












Thomas says
Exactly what I want with prime rib โ creamy with a nice kick, but not so strong it takes over.
Stefanie T says
Delicious sauce for prime rib. Made this on Christmas. Canโt wait for leftovers.
Gerri says
Excellent sauce for our prime rib, it tempers the horseradish especially if you have really strong horseradish. Thanks, Erin, for this recipe!
Mike says
Love this simple sauce with our steaks! Thanks for the recipe!
Erin says
Glad to hear it!