"The Joneses" > wrote in message
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> Cumberpach wrote:
>
> > Hi there, I'm oldbiely challenged and I hope this question hasn't been
asked
> > recently.
> > Over the w/end I pickled my first batch of 5 lbs of beetroot and the
whole
> > lot took about 90 mins in the saucepan(s).
> > Q. Can I use a pressure cooker to speed up the process, or will it all
end
> > in tears. TIA.
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> Dear Pete, let us know your recipe and it will help. > pressure cooker to
cook up beets is a good idea, but we don't want them *mush*
> now do we?
> Edrena, at 4000 feet.
>
The beets I am cropping now are called 'Cylindra' and I am picking at 2.5
inch diameter. I can get in 3 lbs per saucepan and I simmer for 90 mins, the
flesh is then pierceable with a fork.
My next crop 'Boltardy' should be ready in about about 2 weeks.
I am at 400 feet near South coast of Cornwall.

Pete