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Until it is tender (can be easily split open with a fork). Time varies according to size and cooking method.

Whole young beets, you can boil or bake for 30 to 40 minutes depending on their size. Old beets will cook in 1 hour or more. Microwaving will reduce the time to 8-12 min. Grated sauteed beets will be done in 15 min.

To determine if the beets are done, pierce them with a knife - the fork will let juices run, or press with the finger. The beet will be tender when sufficiently cooked.

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Cook them in boiling salted water until a knife is inserted easily. Some people say that this takes around 30-40 minutes :)

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