Infused Horseradish Oil

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 ounces fresh horseradish root
• 1/2 cup olive oil (i use regular olive oil)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil, preferably corn
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 peel the horseradish root and cut it into several pieces.
• 2 turn on a food processor and drop the pieces through the food tube, a few at a time, and process until evenly ground.
• 3 combine the olive and vegetable oils, and with the machine running, pour through the feed tube in a steady stream. add the lemon juice and salt.
• 4 pour the horseradish oil into a jar, cover tightly, and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
• 5 line as strainer with dampened cheesecloth. place the strainer over a bowl and pour the oil into the strainer for about 4 hours to allow the all the oil to drain into the bowl.
• 6 discard the contents of the strainer. refrigerate the oil, tightly covered, for up to 2 weeks. return to room temperature before using.