INGREDIENTS
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3/4cup dry red wine such as merlot or shiraz, or apple juice
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1/2cup water
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1tablespoon packed brown sugar
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2 1/2pounds beets, peeled, and cut into bite-size pieces
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Salt and ground black pepper
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Honey (optional)
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1tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
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Lemon wedges (optional)