How To Cook Beets For Pickling
Use a mix of red and golden beets if you like.
How to cook beets for pickling. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for approximately 20 30 minutes. Place the beets in a medium sized pot with water. If beets are large cut them into quarters.
Bring it to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Scrub the roots and trim the tops down to 1 inch. Depending on size this will take about 40 minutes or longer.
My mom s are the best. Once again you ll start by cooking the beets. Place beets in a large stockpot with water to cover.
It s necessary to cook them before you pickle them and the most common way to do so is boiling. When beets have cooled remove the skins and cut beets into approximately 1 inch cubes. Place a beet on a square of foil and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes of until tender. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer covered 25 30 minutes or until tender. Cut leaves and stems from beets and discard or use for another purpose.
Place beets in a large kettle and boil until tender. Roast on a tray at 200c 180c fan gas 6 for 1 hr or until tender. Bring to a boil and cook until tender about 15 minutes depending on the size of the beets.