Every time I cook withbeets, my kitchen ends up looking like a crime scene.
And of course it’ll be all over my face, hands, and clothes, too.
There’s really no hiding it when I’ve made something with beets.
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Here, I test the beet-making methods and tricks that experts say will keep yourkitchen the tidiest.
These varieties are commonly available at farmer’s markets and stores like Whole Foods Market.
And though they all taste slightly different, they share a similar earthy flavor.
Audrey Bruno
If red beets are your only option, a few simple supplies can help contain the mess.
Aita says you’re gonna wanna prep yourself before you even consider prepping the beets.
And don’t peel the beets until after you’ve cooked themit’s much easier that way.
And when you do finally peel the beets, he says that you should do it over the sink.
That way, he says, “any mess will get washed down the drain.”
There are also a couple different ways to cook beets that will minimize the mess.
The first requires a bunch of salt.
The salt draws out moisture, which will reduce the amount of juice, he explains.
Mix the salt with one to two egg whites until it’s wet enough to form around the beets.
(Add egg whites as necessary.)
Wash and dry your beets, place them in a baking dish, and cover them in salt.
Bake at 425 degrees for an hour until the salt has started to brown all over.
I found this method totally worth Aita’s hype.
Plus, it was super flavorful inside and out thanks to that thick layer of salt.
The second method calls for aluminum foil, olive oil, and herbs.
Trevino likes to roast beets with olive oil and herbs in individual foil packets.
Remove from the oven, let cool, and use them however you like.
