Beet Packets

 

Wash and trim beets, leaving root and one inch of stem.  Place all beets in foil packet and bake in the oven for about an hour, until a knife inserted near the top of the beet goes in easily.  Remove and open the foil.  When cool enough to handle, rub the skin off with your thumbs.  Serve warm with butter, salt and pepper or cool on salads.