Cumberpach wrote:

> "The Joneses" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 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.
> <snip>
> > 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

Sounds like you get'em at just the right size. Can you get a bigger pot? I
don't simmer, I boil the dickens out of them and they're just fine.
Edrena