Sweet and Sour Pickled Beets

Sweet and Sour Pickled Beets
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    165

Transform humble canned beets into a vibrant, jewel-toned delight with this simple yet elegant pickling method. The perfect balance of sweet and tart, infused with warm spices, makes these beets an addictive treat straight from the jar. Forget those lackluster salad bar beets – these are bursting with flavor and character.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    23 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Sodium
    167 mg
  • Sugar
    21 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins In a medium saucepan, combine the reserved beet liquid, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, whole cloves, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 7 mins Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and gently simmer for 5 minutes. (7 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Carefully add the drained sliced beets to the simmering liquid and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the beets to absorb the flavors. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Using tongs, carefully transfer the pickled beets to a clean glass jar. Pour the cooking liquid over the beets, ensuring they are completely submerged. (3 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 2 hrs Seal the jar tightly and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully meld. (120 minutes)

For a deeper flavor, add a small piece of fresh ginger to the saucepan during simmering.
These pickled beets are excellent as a side dish, on salads, or as a vibrant addition to a cheese board.
If you prefer a less sweet pickle, reduce the sugar to 1/4 cup.

Noble Swaniawski

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 55 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Rick Johns

    Simple and delicious! I used golden beets for a beautiful color variation.

  • Javonte Okuneva

    I added a star anise along with the cloves, and it gave them a lovely anise flavor. Will definitely make again!

  • Baron Heller

    I was surprised how easy this recipe was. My family loved them!

  • Alisa Rutherford

    These are so much better than store-bought pickled beets! The spices make all the difference.

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