Sweet beets temper fierce horseradish while adding bright color to a traditional Passover condiment.
Ingredients
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2 medium (10 ounce) beets
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One 4-ounce fresh horseradish, peeled
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¼ cup cider vinegar
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon sugar
Directions
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Scrub beets; trim stems to 1/2 inch. Place beets in a medium saucepan; add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium high; cook at a gentle boil until beets are tender when pierced with a small, sharp knife, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set beets aside until cool enough to handle.
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Meanwhile, grate horseradish on small holes of a box grater. Place in a small bowl; stir in vinegar, salt, and sugar.
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Peel beets; grate on small holes of box grater. Add to horseradish mixture; stir well to combine. Keep covered to preserve flavor, and refrigerate until needed.