30-45 minutes
1 Boil until tender [usually, 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the beets]. 2  Boiling can take up to 60 minutes for larger beets. 3  Drain and run cold water over beets. 4  The skins will slip right off with the root ends, but make sure you wear kitchen gloves so your hands don't turn red. 1 Place in a saucepan covered with salted water to taste (with at least 1 tsp of vinegar). 2  Boil until tender [usually, 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the beets]. 3  Boiling can take up to 60 minutes for larger beets. 4  Drain and run cold water over beets. Whole young beets, you can boil or bake for 30 to 40 minutes depending on their size. Old beets will cook in 1 hour or more. Microwaving will reduce the time to 8-12 min. Grated sauteed beets will be done in 15 min. Stove top: Boil the beets in water until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Or steam them, using less water. Oven roasting: Place peeled and quartered beets in a single layer in a roasting pan or baking dish. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil, some minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and combine. Directions. Place the beets in a large saucepan and add water to cover and the lemon juice or vinegar. This will help to keep the beets from bleeding. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Place pot under running cold water and let rinse until beets can be handled. The skins can now be easily peeled off the beets. Microwave for 2 to 4 minutes per beet (2 minutes for small beets, 4 for medium-large) is a guideline, depending on your particular microwave unit. Best to start with less time and check for doneness). Don’t use too much water, otherwise it will boil up and get all over your microwave.
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