Dean Boskovich on Instagram: "How to cook beets that actually taste good: Create a brine that is about 5 parts water: 1 part acid. I like to use red wine vinegar but lemon or lime juice or another mild vinegar will work as well. Salt it so it tastes as salty as the sea. Add enough sugar that you can taste the acidic salty water without making a face afterward. Cook the beets at just below a simmer until you can easily slide a sharp paring knife into the center with just a little bit of resistanc