Sour Beet Shreds

1 cup shredded

raw beets   

2 Tbsps. water

2 Tbsps. butter

1 Tbsp. vinegar

1 tsp. sugar

            Salt and pepper

Put all ingredients, except salt and pepper, in heavy saucepan. Cover, and cook over medium heat 10 minutes, or until beets are tender but still crisp. Stir twice with fork during cooking. Season. Makes 4 servings.