Beets too big for quality?
I left my beets in the garden too long and they are very large (some 10 - 12 inches in circumference). Can you recommend a good way to salvage these or should I just "use them as a learning tool"? They are red and white varieties.
Thanks!
Best Answer
Just because beets grow big does not mean they can't be good to eat, if mine ever grew that big I'd celebrate! One beet can feed your entire family at that size.
Try roasting one of them until you can stick a prong into it easily, then remove it and let it cool. The skin will just pull off, they you can cut it and try it. If it tastes like a beet should then treat it like any beet. If it is a bit bland then you can still use them, you just may need to add extra flavors.
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Try not to let your beets get larger than 3-4\u2033 in diameter\u2014that's when they tend to get tough and start to lose their sweetness.What can I do with big beets?
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