Recipe Buttered Beets Amish Cooking Recipes

Scrub the beets and place in a large saucepan with lid. Cover with water and add salt. Cook over medium heat approx. 30 minutes until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Remove the peels and cut into thin slices. Put beets in a 1-quart saucepan and add butter. On very low heat simmer for approx. 10 minutes until heated through. Check for seasonings, adding more salt if desired. Sprinkle with pepper and serve piping hot.
Leftover beets are delicious in vegetable salad.

Serves 6

2 lbs. small fresh beets
water to cover
1½ t. salt
2 T. butter
dash freshly ground pepper

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