Description
A bright, flavorful way to enjoy beets year-round, these pickled beets offer a crisp, slightly sweet bite with a tangy vinegar finish.
Ingredients
- Beets
- White vinegar
- Sugar
- Salt
- Water
- Spices (such as peppercorns, garlic, and dill)
Instructions
- Preparation: Wash the beets thoroughly, remove tops, trim long roots, and leave most of the beet intact.
- Mixing: In a saucepan, combine equal parts water and white vinegar, and stir in sugar, salt, and spices.
- Cooking: Boil or steam the beets until tender, about 30–40 minutes. Peel and slice after cooling.
- Finishing: Bring the vinegar mixture to a simmer, dissolve sugar and salt, and pour over sliced beets in jars. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
Serve chilled as a side, in salads, or with cheese. Store in sealed jars for 2–4 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg