Want a delicious and easy homemade pickled beets recipe? This sweet and tangy recipe is packed with flavor, made with simple pantry ingredients, and is perfect for salads, sandwiches, or snacking!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ No Canning Required – A simple quick-pickle method anyone can do!
✔ Sweet & Tangy Flavor – A perfect balance of vinegar, sugar, and warm spices.
✔ Healthy & Nutritious – Beets are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
✔ Versatile – Enjoy them on salads, sandwiches, or as a side dish!
📌 Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
🥬 For the Pickled Beets:
- 8 medium fresh beets, scrubbed clean
- 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1½ teaspoons whole cloves
- 1½ teaspoons whole allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
💡 Optional Additions:
✔ Add sliced red onions for extra flavor.
✔ Use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar for a natural sweetener.
🍽 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥄 Step 1: Cook the Beets
1️⃣ Scrub beets thoroughly and trim tops to about 1 inch.
2️⃣ Place in a large pot or Dutch oven and add enough water to cover.
3️⃣ Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until fork-tender.
4️⃣ Drain and let the beets cool slightly before peeling.
💡 Pro Tip: The skins will slip off easily if you rub them with a paper towel after boiling!
🏺 Step 2: Prepare the Pickling Brine
1️⃣ In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice, and salt.
2️⃣ Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
💡 Want a milder flavor? Reduce the vinegar slightly or add a splash of water.
🥗 Step 3: Pickle the Beets
1️⃣ Slice the cooled beets into thin rounds or wedges.
2️⃣ Place them in a large glass bowl or jar.
3️⃣ Pour the hot pickling brine over the beets, ensuring they are fully submerged.
4️⃣ Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
💡 For best flavor, let them marinate overnight!
🕰️ Recipe Timing & Nutrition
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Calories: ~80 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4-6
👩🍳 Pro Tips & Variations
✔ Want it spicier? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
✔ Prefer a milder taste? Use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar.
✔ Make it a meal! Serve with goat cheese, arugula, and toasted nuts.
✔ Store properly – Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
❓ FAQs
How long do pickled beets last?
They stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Can I use canned beets instead of fresh?
Yes! Drain and rinse canned beets before adding the pickling brine.
Can I make this recipe sugar-free?
Absolutely! Swap sugar for honey, maple syrup, or a sugar substitute like monk fruit.
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