Don’t let their mild mannered appearance fool you; these Bourbon-Spiked Baby Beets are off the hook. Like sassy candy, they brighten up any dish and shine on their own. Try serving these Bourbon-Spiked Baby Beets alongside dishes that include pork loin or lamb chops.
What Are Baby Beets?
Baby beets are essentially regular beets harvested prematurely. This means that their roots are significantly smaller and also tender, typically just an inch or two in diameter. Because of early harvesting, baby beets carry a milder and often sweeter flavor profile compared to their mature counterparts. They’re even sometimes described as having a subtle “earthy candy” taste. One of the best parts of this ingredient is that their delicate nature extends to their thin skin, which doesn’t require peeling before cooking. Baby beets even come in a range of colors like red, golden, and striped Chioggia so you can keep the variety flowing.
Bourbon-Spiked Baby Beets
Description
You’ve just found your new staple way of cooking up beets.
Ingredients
- 12 baby beets, roasted and peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup bourbon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Cut beets into halves or quarters to make bite sized pieces.
- Heat a pan over medium high heat, and add oil, beets and maple syrup.
- Sauté beets until warmed through and maple syrup begins to caramelize.
- Remove from heat and add bourbon.
- Return to heat and cook until liquid is reduced and beets are glazed. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parsley to serve.
Recipe by Michaela Hayes
Photography by Michael Marquand
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