Braised Beets With Ham and Beer

Name: Braised Beets With Ham and Beer
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 2 pounds beets; greens; 1/2 cup chopped smoked ham hock; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup beer

By Mark Bittman

Total Time: 1 hour
Rating: 4(37)
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Ingredients

2pounds beets
greens
½cup chopped smoked ham hock
1tablespoon butter
½cup beer

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Preparation

Step 1
Peel beets, and chop them into 1-inch chunks; roughly chop greens. Put both in a saucepan with smoked ham hock or ham steak, butter and beer.
Step 2
Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover, and cook until the beets are tender and the greens wilted, 20 to 25 minutes. Boil off any excess liquid. Garnish: Caraway seeds.

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Comments

Jessica R7 years ago

I made this last night with golden beets - it was super delicious. I also cut up carrots and added frozen peas. For the beer, I used an Oktoberfest that happened to be in the fridge. My husband and Aunt loved it - all plates were devoid of crumbs when we were done.

Matthew2 years ago

Made this. It is not a recipe for enjoying - this is a recipe for lying down and avoiding.

Tracy B7 years ago

Wondering what a smoked ham hock, or any ham hock, is...

Gordon7 years ago

Does this refer to beet greens? Or any greens like spinach, for example?

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