Pickled Beets Recipe | Sweet, Tangy & Easy to Make
🛒 Ingredients:
- 3 lbs fresh medium-sized red beets
- 2 cups vinegar (white distilled or apple cider, 5% acidity)
- 1 cup sugar (white or brown)
- 1 teaspoon pickling salt
- 1 cup beet cooking liquid or water
- Optional: mustard seeds, cloves, bay leaf
- Glass jars with tight-fitting lids
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Beets: Wash the beets, trim greens, then boil in water until fork-tender (approximately 30-40 minutes). Drain and cool slightly, then peel.
2️⃣ Slice the Beets: Cut the cooked beets into slices or cubes as preferred.
3️⃣ Make the Brine: In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and beet liquid. Heat until the sugar dissolves, then let the brine simmer for 5 minutes.
4️⃣ Pack the Jars: Pack the prepared beets into clean jars, leaving about ½-inch headspace. Add any spices if using.
5️⃣ Pour the Brine: Pour the hot brine over the beets, ensuring they are fully submerged. Remove air bubbles, wipe the rims, and seal the lids.
6️⃣ Pickling Process: For fridge pickling: let the jars cool, refrigerate, and allow 24-48 hours for the flavors to develop. For shelf-stable beets: process the jars in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes, then store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place.
⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes
🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving – Estimated):
Calories: 150 kcal
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Fat: 0 g
