Smoked Beets with Balsamic Glaze & Herbed Chevre
I got a sample of this bajan seasoning when I placed an order with the spice shop. I’ve tried a couple of their recipes and I quite enjoy this blend.
Smoked Beets with Balsamic Glaze & Herbed Chevre
6 large beets
1 T. Kosher Salt
Smoker or smoker box for grill
Wood chips
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt
4 oz. chevre or goat cheese
2 tsp. Bajan Seasoning
1 to 2 T. chopped fresh herbs, like chives or tarragon (optional)
For beets: Scrub beets well, slice in half, and place in a large saucepan. Add salt and cover with water by at least an inch. Bring to a boil and cook until beets are easily pierced with a knife, 25 to 35 min. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Once cool, peel beets. Meanwhile, soak wood chips and prepare smoker or smoker box for grill. Once smoker is going, smoke beets over indirect heat for 15 to 30 min. depending on how smoky you want them. Remove beets from smoker and cut into bite-size pieces.
For glaze: Stir ingredients together in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Keep mixture at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy and reduced by about half, 20 to 30 min. Remove from heat and allow to cool; glaze will thicken as it cools. Cover and store at room temperature until ready to use.
For chevre: Mix chevre and seasoning together until well combined. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
To serve: Serve beets drizzled with balsamic glaze and topped with a generous dollop of herbed chevre and fresh chopped herbs if using.