Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.
Blanch the greens (optional). This will preserve the bright, green color, but the beet greens will cook fine without it. Here's how to go about it: Prepare an ice bath: a bowl of cold water and ice. Submerge the greens in boiling water for one minute. Remove the greens with tongs or drain them into a strainer. Place them in the ice bath until cold.
Cook. Ready In. 1  Place beets in a large stockpot with water to cover. 2  Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes depending on the size of the beets. 3  If beets are large, cut them into quarters. 4  Drain, reserving 2 cups of the beet water, cool and peel. Bring to a rapid boil. 2  Pour the hot brine over the beets in the jars, and seal lids. 3  Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. 4  Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. 5  Leave a 2 inch space between the jars.