Some people insist on peeling raw beets. They’re wrong. Or they’re masochists.
Raw beets are rock-hard. Your peeler will skip and gouge. You’ll lose half the beet to the trash can.
And your hands? They’ll look like you wrestled a murder scene. The stain lingers for two days. Good luck at your next job interview.
Just don’t. Trust the heat. It’s your best friend here.