Beets, pickled or boiled, go well together with many other foods.

Aussies know that minced meat and beets are a perfect pairing, as do Swedes who mix beets, the mince, cream, capers and mustard for a traditional comfort food dish.

Swedes and other Northern & Jewish cooks also know a thing or two how to cure herring with beets. Glorious combo...

Not even to mention the mediterranean/byzantine versions. Nectar of the Gods!