Ćwikła Polish Shredded Beet Horseradish Food

POLISH BEETS WITH HORSERADISH - CWIKLA RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare the beets by boiling with their skins on for about one hour until soft. Check with a fork until it can smoothly enter until it reaches the centre of the beets. Don't overcook.
• While beets cool, peel horseradish and grate finely into a bowl.
• Once cooled, peel and grate the beets finely into a medium bowl.
• Combine beets and horseradish; add remaining ingredients to taste. Mix well and store in a refrigerator overnight for the best flavour.

SPICY BEET RELISH

Steps:

• Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove from water; cool. Peel and shred beets., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar and vinegar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in shredded beets, horseradish, salt, cayenne and pepper; bring to a boil., Ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot relish. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool. If desired, serve on baguette slices and sprinkle with lemon zest.