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balsamic beets

Balsamic Beets

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 6 medium beets about 2 1/2 pounds
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 star anise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets. Scrub with a brush.
  • Wrap beets in foil. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool beets to room temperature.
  • Peel and cut each beet into 8 wedges. 
  • Combine juice, vinegar, sugar, and star anise in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.Cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). Discard star anise.
  • Combine beets, vinegar mixture, salt, and pepper. Toss well.