SWEET AND TANGY BEETS

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Fresh beets are delicious when combined with aromatic spices and a hint of orange. These have the ideal balance of sweet and sour flavors. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 7h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds small fresh beets, peeled and halved
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves

Steps:

  • Place beets in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Mix sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in orange juice and vinegar. Pour over beets; dot with butter., Place cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose cloves; tie securely with string. Place bag in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until 7-8 hours, until beets are tender. Discard spice bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Sherif Nsubuga
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This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up leftover beets.


Sefu Ramadhan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any occasion.


Mohan pariyar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


W6
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the beets were cooked to perfection.


Joseph Dalton
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the beets.


Rhea Tamson
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The beets were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Habil Hasan
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my liking. I think I would try a simpler recipe next time.


BiancaPlays Dbd
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The sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more mellow flavor.


Doyle Burnett
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The beets were a bit tough, even though I cooked them for the full amount of time. I think I would try roasting them next time.


Lina Watson
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory sauce.


jahanara khanam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beets are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


leora guzman
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This recipe is a keeper! The beets were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted chicken and it was a perfect meal.


eva roman
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These beets were so good! I loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Majili Pheliswa
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This was a really easy recipe to follow and the results were delicious. The beets were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy side dish.


Arham Madni
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I'm not usually a big fan of beets, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors was amazing and the beets were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again!


Renad Sakran
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The beets were perfectly tender and the sauce was a great balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.