A far cry from soggy overly-vinegared beetroot, this lightly spiced pickled beetroot is crunchy and captures the rich earthiness of fresh beetroot. It’s especially good with pan-fried mackerel ...

We show you how to roast beetroot, pickle beetroot and oven-steam it. To store fresh beetroot, cut off the leafy tops and then place to dry in a single layer in a wooden or cardboard box.