wash the beets thoroughly. place them in a pot and cover with cold water and salt, making sure the water is one inch above the biggest beet. with a lid on the pot, bring them to a boil. reduce the heat to a simmer and set a timer for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the beets can be easily pierced to the center with a small knife. while the beets are cooking, measure the ingredients for the marinade into a saucepan. bring to a boil then remove from heat. once the beets are tender, remove from the water and peel under cold water. once peeled, dice them into 