Braised Beets With Ham and Beer

By Mark Bittman

Published October 26, 2013

  • Sam Kaplan for The New York Times. Food stylist: Suzanne Lenzer.
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1 hour
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beets

  • greens

  • ½ cup chopped smoked ham hock

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ cup beer

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Preparation

  1. 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.

  2. 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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Jessica R

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.

Matthew

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

Tracy B

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

Gordon

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

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