"The Joneses" > wrote in message
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> 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.

Yes, seeing Pickle's, Guppy's and your posts I realise 'big is best' and the
pressure cooker base can be used as a 2 gallon saucepan. BTW I meant to ask
Pickle, what 'canned for 30 mins' meant (serious question). My last batch, I
used 1 and half lb jars and I was quite pleased when the cooling malt
vinegar, popped the vacuum lids closed.