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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Cut 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each large enough to wrap a beet.
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Place a beet in the middle of each sheet of foil. Drizzle each beet evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.
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Tightly wrap the foil sheets around each beet and place on a baking sheet.
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Roast the beets on middle rack of oven until easily pierced with a fork, 60-70 minutes.
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Check to see that beets are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the beets to cool for 20 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
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Unwrap the beets and rub the skin from each with a spoon. Discard the skins, and slice beets as desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later use.