Ingredients
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3 -4 medium unpeeled unwashed whole beets
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1 1⁄2 - 2 tablespoons butter
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1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon sugar
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salt & freshly ground black pepper
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1⁄4 cup heavy cream
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salt and pepper
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lemon juice
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Directions
Prep Time: 20 m | Cook Time: 1hr 35mins | Serves: 3-4
Baked Beets,“Whenever I need cooked beets, I don’t boil them, I bake them. They’re less messy, easier to handle and far tastier. The moisture is inside the beets, not in the boiling water. I’ve included 2 ways to use them.”,Could you do this in a slow cooker?
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Baked Beets: Preheat oven to 400°. |
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Trim roots and stems to 1/2", do not cut beets further! |
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;do not wash beets! |
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,if there is dirt that bothers you, wipe it off with a paper towel; moisture will cause the beets to steam and that is not what you want. |
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Place beets in a casserole, cover with the lid and seal the entire casserole tightly with foil; bake at 400° for 60-90 minutes. |
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When beets are cool enough to handle, remove the roots and skins; if you're using the beets whole leave the tails on, otherwise remove them; the skin can be easily slipped off with your fingers. |
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Beets are ready to be used in any recipe calling for cooked beets or try one of the two listed here. |
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Dressed Baked Beets: Put the skinned beets, whole, diced or sliced in a saucepan or skillet; add the butter, sugar, salt and pepper; heat and serve. |
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Baked Beets in Cream: Thinly slice skinned baked beets; heat in saucepan or skillet with cream, add salt and pepper; just before serving add lemon juice. |
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