1. Remove the stem and leaves from the beets before cooking; cook these separately.
2. Scrub and dry the outsides of the beets.
3. Cut beets in half or quarters if they are large.
4. Use one of the methods listed below to prepare beets.
5. Once the beets are cooked, massage them using rubber gloves or paper towels to remove the skins.
6. Salads can be served warm with butter or cooled.

Steaming Raw Beets

1. In a pot, place your unpeeled beets in a steamer basket.
2. Fill the saucepan with 1 inch of water. Boil the water, then reduce to a low heat and cook for 30 minutes (cook for longer if you’re using larger beets).
3. As the water evaporates, make sure to check the level.

Boiling Raw Beets

1. Fill a big pot halfway with water to cover the beets.
2. 1 teaspoon of lemon juice should be added to the water.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a low heat and cook for 35 minutes, or until the beets are soft (cook for longer if you’re using larger beets).

This recipe tries different ways of cooking raw beets for delicious results. If you’d like more recipe ideas, check out this video recipe.