Originally Posted by
Tartan
I love beets but I would like some suggestions on how to cook them. Currently I peel my dry beets with no water (water makes them bleed) and slice, dice and cook in water on the stove for 45 minutes or until tender. My mother used to boil the whole beet and then skin and slice them but that took a looooong time. Anyone else have any hints for making the job easier or faster?
Wash and brush the beets cutting off the ends. Boil them in water until a knife is inserted into a soft beet. After cooked, immediately put the pot in the sink and fill with cold water until you can take the beets out with your hand. Grab the beet and remove the peeling with your hand. This is the easiest way and healthiest way to cook beets. Slice your beets and put in a dish with slice boiled eggs and a diced red onion. Serve and let everyone put salt and pepper on their own. My husband eats his with balsamic vinegar on them.