To Bake Beet Root
Origin: London, England
Source: Eliza Acton, 1845
Ingredients
- Beet root
Instructions
- Wash and wipe the beet root very dry, taking care not to cut or break any part of it.
- Lay it into a coarse earthen dish.
- Bake in a gentle oven for four to five hours, or longer if needed, until tender all the way through.
- If serving hot, pare the skin quickly; if serving cold, allow to cool first before paring and sending to table.