Andrew Schloss, David Joachim

Barbecued Beets with Orange Honey Butter

Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      1 hr 45

Appears in
Mastering the Grill: The Owner's Manual for Outdoor Cooking
Mastering the Grill

By Andrew Schloss and David Joachim

Published 2007

  • About

Beets are fantastic grilled. Like most root vegetables, beets are high in sugar, which melts and caramelizes on the grill and creates complex flavors. We like to grill these roots whole via indirect heat and then slice them, fan out the slices, and drizzle on a sauce. Lightly sweetened, honey-scented butter is just the ticket here.

Ingredients

  • 4 large beets, without leaves (about 1 pound), scrubbed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method

Directions

  1. Heat the grill as directed. Soak the wood chips or chunks in water for 1 hour.
  2. Prick the scrubbed beets all over with a fork. Rub with the oil, then sprinkle the salt and pepper all over them.
  3. When the grill is hot, put the soaked wood chips or chunks over the coals on both sides of the grill. If using gas, put the wood in a smoke