cooking beetroot

[threepeas]

hi

We have picked some lovely beetroot from the garden but would love to know the best way to cook it.

Please help!!!

[valmarg]

Mum used to boil it. It seemed to take ages, but the test of doneness was to squeeze the skin, and it it came away it was done.

Once cooked you can use it lots of recipes.

It is also very nice raw, peeled and grated into salads.

There are lots of pickle recipes.

valmarg

[murphy99]

my mother always used to boil hers on the stove but I think it makes the house smell.
I always put mine in tin foil , add a little water , seal the foil and roast in the oven. I have seen recipes that say put oil over them and also adding garlic but I think the water works just fine and steams them nicely! the last ones I did in medium oven for an hour or so depending on the size.

When they are cool enough , remove the skins and enjoy :-)

[Scottishnewbie]

chuck a wee bit balsamic over them before you wrap them in tinfoil - yum yum

[Alison]

Clean, rub with oil, wrap in foil and cook for up to an hour in the oven. Let go cold and rub the skins off and use as you want. Truely lovely and I find roasting gives a better flavour than boiling.

[kate&rob]

roughly how long do you roast it for please

[Alison]

Obviously it depends on the size of the beet but usually between 45 mins and an hour on gas 5, very small beets would take less time etc.

[chris]

Another vote for roasting here.. infact tomorrow we're having it roasted with garlic, onion, spuds, carrots and whatever else I can find from the garden that's ready