Sauces For Beets Recipes

BEETS IN MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the tops off the beets, leaving 1 inch of stems attached. Place the beets in a pot o cold water to cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and boil until the beets can be pierced easily with a sharp knife, 45-60 minutes depending upon their size.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mustard and vinegar in a bowl, then whisk in the olive oil in a steady stream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
• When the beets are done, drain them and submerge them in cold water until they are cool enough to handle. When cooled, cut off the roots and tops, and slip the skins off. Slice the warm beets into the mustard sauce. Mix well, cover, and let marinate in the fridge at least 24 hours. Season before serving, if needed.

BEETS IN ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place beets in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice; place in a serving bowl and keep warm., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pepper; stir in orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in orange slices if desired and zest. Pour over beets.

BEET JUICE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring beet juice to a boil and reduce 50 percent. Remove from heat and whisk in oil in a slow stream. Whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

GRANDMA'S HARVARD BEETS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minute. Add the beets to the liquid, and simmer for 30 minutes over low heat. Stir in butter, salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Serve warm or chilled.

BEETS IN VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• in saucepan cook flour and butter
• stir until smooth
• add slowly vinegar and sugar
• stir until smooth
• and thick
• cook a few minutes then pour over beets
• cover let stand few minutes before serving.