Who would think that beets would be our new favorite vegetable? My husband and I cannot get enough of the pickled beets at Bona Fide Deluxe. They’re served with a pink peppercorn ranch dressing. Delicious! Maybe we could make these at home? — Martha Simmons, Decatur
Bona Fide Deluxe’s partner and executive chef Nolan Wynn sent the recipe and credits its creation to chef de cuisine Chance Cooper. It’s so popular that the restaurant prepares 25 pounds of beets at a time. We’ve scaled it back to something more practical for home cooks.
Bona Fide Deluxe’s Pickled Beets
Pink Peppercorn Ranch
Pink peppercorns are not a member of the black peppercorn family, but a different dried berry that has a slightly sweet taste. You may find them at some grocery stores, including The Fresh Market, and online. Toast about 3 teaspoons whole pink peppercorns in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, just until they release their fragrance, about 2 minutes, then cool and grind.
Note: For nutritional calculations, the salt included is defined as 1/16 teaspoon.
From the menu of ... Bona Fide Deluxe, 1454 La France St., Atlanta; 404-228-2391, bonafide-atl.com.
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