Title: Beets with Stout and Sauteed Beet Greens
Categories: Beer, Vegetables
Yield: 8 Servings
9 lb Beets including the greens;
trimmed, leaving 2 inches
of stems intact, reserving
1 lb of the beet greens chopped
3 tb Guinness stout
1 tb Red-wine vinegar
1/4 c Unsalted butter
In a kettle cover the beets with 2 inches cold water, bring to a
boil, and simmer the beets, covered, for 20 to 35 minutes
(depending on their size), or until they are tender. Drain the
beets and under the cold running water slip off and discard their
skins and stems. In a skillet bring to a boil the stout and the
vinegar and whisk in 2 tablespoons of the butter. Stir in the
beets, quartered, add the salt and pepper to taste, and keep the
beets warm, covered. In a large skillet heat the remaining 2
tablespoons butter over moderately high heat until the foam
subsides, in it saute the reserved beet greens, stirring, for 5
minutes, or until they are tender, and stir in the salt and pepper
to taste. Arrange the greens around the edge of a platter and
mound the beets in the center.
