Place washed beets in a large pot of water and boil for roughly 20 minutes, or until tender. Strain cooked beets in a colander and cool your beets by running cold water over them. When your beets are cool enough to safely handle, with your faucet is can you eat the skin on beets with cold water, use your hands to slip the skin off the beets. Trim the remaining stems and root to be flush with the beet bulb.
Cut or slice cooked beets as desired. To make pickled beets:Combine vinegar, sugar and water in a small sauce pan. Remove from heat and set aside. Add additional water if needed to fully submerge the beets in the liquid. Cover with a tight fitting lid and place in the refrigerator for 5-7 days before enjoying.
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