Beetwine Recipes

BEET WINE

Steps:

• Pare and quarter beets.
• Boil in water till tender.
• LET STAND 24 HOURS.
• Remove beets.
• Add enough water to make one full gallon of liquid.
• Add sugar and pepper.
• Boil 10 minutes.
• Strain through cloth into clay crock.
• Spread yeast on a slice of bread which has been thoroughly dried in the oven.
• Place in lukewarm liquid.
• Let ferment 10 days.
• Bottle.
• Do not cork tightly.

BEEF AND BEET BORSCHT

Steps:

• Cook beef shank in a large soup pot over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes per side; add water, onion, carrots, celery, and bay leaf to the pot, bring to a simmer and cook until meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours. Strain broth and discard solids.
• Combine beef broth, beets, and cabbage in a large soup pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
• Serve garnished with sour cream and dill.