How to roast beets whole

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF
2. Cut off the beet greens  (See Note 1)
3. Wash the beets
4. Wrap the unpeeled beets in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet
5. Roast them for an hour, or until tender (cooking time will vary depending on the size of the beets)
6. Let them cool. Remove the aluminum foil and gently rub the skin off the beets with your fingers (it should come off easily)

How to roast sliced beets

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Cut off the beet greens. See note 1
3. Wash and peel the beets with a vegetable peeler. Use disposable gloves to keep your hands clean. Beets will stain your hands red.
4. Cut beets into chunks or slices. Beets will shrink as they roast, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. 
5. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes or longer depending on the size of the beet pieces. 

How to boil beets

1. Cut off the beet greens. See note 1
2. Wash the beets and place them in a large pot with salted boiling water. The water should completely cover the beet with at least 4 inches of water. 
3. Boil the beets until fork tender, cooking time will depend on the size and freshness of the beets. It may take up to 2 hours. 
4. Remove the beets from the water and cool them completely.
5. Gently rub the skin off the beets with your gloved fingers.
6. Boiling beets takes a long time, and they're not as sweet as when they're roasted.

How to cook beets in the Instant Pot

1. Place the write rack at the bottom of the instant pot and add 1 cup of water
2. Wash the beets and place them on the rack. Beets can be of different sizes. 
3. Choose the pressure cooking setting on high for 35 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
4. Let the beets cool. 
5. Peel the beets by pushing on the skin. It will easily come off.