FRESH FRIED BEETS W/BALSAMIC DRIZZLE

Fresh Fried Beets W/Balsamic Drizzle image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 - 6 medium beets - boiled or roasted - skin removed - sliced about 1/4 thick
2 - 3 Tbsp bacon fat - if you don't have any stored, fry off a few pieces of bacon
1 small red onion- thin sliced
kosher salt & fresh cracked black pepper
1 - 2 clove garlic - minced
balsamic vinegar - good quality

Steps:

1. I boiled my beets for about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain and let cool until can handle. ( you could use canned beets, but fresh is best.) In my iron skillet over medium heat, I added my bacon fat - after hot, add the onion and garlic - stirring frequently so not to burn, just until tender.
2. Add the sliced beets, not overlapping, as you want them all to get a browning. Add desired kosher salt and pepper. Cook on one side for about 4 - 5 minutes, then turn and brown the other side. ( I just moved the onions and garlic to one side of pan, and occasionally stir so didn't burn on bottom, could remove if you want, while beets are browning.)
3. Once beets are browned mix with the onions and garlic - Plate, and sprinkle with a little more salt & pepper - drizzle with desired amount of balsamic and enjoy! I may have used 1 tsp of balsamic, not a lot, as I didn't want it to take over the flavor of the beets...I love the beets made this way...I hope you do as well...