Everyone knows that Poles love beets (buraki) and horseradish (chrzan)! Put these two together and everything gets even better…:)

My mother always used to make her own horseradish and mix it with beets. It gave it a beautiful color and a touch of sweetness. I always loved it and I still make it once in a while.

It is great as a dipping “sauce”. A lot of times I use it on a sandwich as well.Yum!!!

This great mixture is usually called “ćwikła“. It is really easy to make:

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon brown sugar

2 cups homemade or purchased horseradish

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 pound beets, cooked, peeled, cooled and grated or 1 (14-ounce) can prepared beets, drained and grated

Preparation:

In a large bowl, mix together vinegar, brown sugar, horseradish and salt until well combined.

Add beets and mix thoroughly.

Pack into clean sterilized jars and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Definitely try it! It is such a typical Polish condiment, served with roast or any kind of smoked meat, sausage or different cold cuts. It is a must on the holiday table, regardless if it’s Christmas or Easter.

Do następnego razu… (Till next time…)