Here’s a simple and delicious homemade pickled beets recipe you can make at home. 🥄🍂
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium Beets, washed and peeled
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- ½ cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- Optional spices: 1–2 Cloves, 1–2 Allspice berries, 1 small Cinnamon stick
Instructions
1. Cook the beets
- Place peeled beets in a pot of water and boil until tender (about 25–30 minutes).
- Drain and let cool slightly, then slice into ½-inch rounds.
2. Prepare the pickling liquid
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and optional spices.
- Bring to a gentle boil until sugar dissolves.
3. Combine
- Place beet slices in a sterilized jar.
- Pour the hot pickling liquid over the beets, covering them completely.
4. Cool and store
- Let the jar cool to room temperature.
- Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating (flavors improve after 3–5 days).
Tips for best results
- Use fresh, firm beets for the best texture.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you like sweeter or tangier pickles.
- Pickled beets keep in the fridge for up to 3–4 weeks.
✅ Optional serving ideas:
- Add to salads for color and tang
- Serve with roast meats
- Use as a topping for sandwiches or grain bowls
If you want, I can also give you a quick 10-minute microwave version for pickled beets that’s almost as tasty.
