Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600048
10/13/97

### FREEZING BEETS

        Select  young or  mature  beets  not more than 3 inches

    across.

        Wash  and sort  according to size.  Trim tops, leaving

    1/2-
    inch of stems.

        Cook in boiling  water until  tender--for  small beets,

    25
      to  30  minutes; for  medium-sized  beets,  45  to  50

    minutes.
     Cool  promptly  in cold water.  Peel and cut into

    slices
    or cubes.

        Pack beets into containers, leaving 1/2- inch

    headspace.
     Seal, label and freeze.

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