Wine-Poached Beets
Whether you’re hosting or pot-lucking or staying home, Riverbend Garden’s beets make the perfect weekend side-dish!
From Better Homes and Gardens
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dry red wine such as merlot or shiraz, or apple juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 2 1/2 pounds beets, peeled, and cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Directions
- In a large saucepan combine 1/2 cup of the wine, the water, and brown sugar. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add beets. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes until beets are tender and can be pierced with a fork, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer beets to serving bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Splash with remaining 14 cup wine. Drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 8 to 10 side-dish (1/2-cup) servings.
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