First step to prepare beets in any style is to separate the beet leaves and bottom beet roots and wash.

Sautéed Beets 

1. Boil Beets in pot with water and cover. (Boil small beets for 15 minutes and large for about 30 minutes.)
2. Test for tenderness with fork (like you would do for a potato)
3. Allow the beets to cool.
4. Peel the skin off of the beet and slice.
5. Sauté the beet with butter or olive oil.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste

Pickled Beets 

Ingredients

• Beets
• Sugar
• Cider Vinegar
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Boil Beets in pot with water and cover. (Boil small beets for 15 minutes, and large for about 30 minutes.)
2. Make dressing of equal part sugar to equal part cider vinegar, add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Toss the beets with dressing.
4. Chill and serve.

Optional: Add sliced red pepper

Baked Beets 

1. Prick beet with a fork (like you would do for a baked potato).
2. Wrap each beet in foil.
3. Bake in oven at 350º for 1 hour.
4. Carefully remove beets from oven and unwrap from foil. 
5. Slice beets and toss with butter, salt and pepper.