A Blush of Baked Beets

A Blush of Baked Beets

2 lbs. beets
3 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. raspberry vinegar
grated zest of 1 orange
1 tsp. caraway seeds
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
chives to garnish

Preheat oven to 350F. Trim beets, rinse, do not peel. Place beets in baking dish. Fill pan with 1/4 inch water, cover with aluminium foil. Bake 1 hour. Remove foil. Bake 30 minutes. Peel beets and slice into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Set aside.
Melt butter in skillet over low heat. Add beets. Sprinkle with vinegar, orange zest, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Cook, tossing gently, 3 to 4 minutes. To serve, sprinkle with chives.