Pickled Beets

Transform your humble beets into a vibrant, tangy delicacy with this easy homemade Pickled Beets recipe. Featuring earthy medium beets paired with a perfectly balanced pickling brine of white vinegar, sugar, warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, and a hint of bay leaf, this recipe combines simplicity with bold, classic flavors. Whether you’re using them to elevate a fresh salad, serve alongside hearty entrees, or enjoy as a snack straight from the jar, these pickled beets offer a delightful burst of color and a satisfying sweet-tart bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and customizable slicing options, this recipe is the perfect make-ahead treat to brighten up your fridge. Perfectly preserved for up to a month, these homemade pickled beets are a must-try for preserving seasonal produce!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 medium beets
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the beets under running water to remove any dirt. Trim off the tops and bottoms using a sharp knife.

Step 2

Place the beets in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 35-45 minutes.

Step 3

Once the beets are cooked, drain them and let them cool until you can handle them comfortably. Under running cold water, slip off the skins.

Step 4

Cut the beets into slices or wedges, depending on your preference, and set them aside.

Step 5

In a separate medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, salt, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar and salt have dissolved. This will take approximately 5 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pickling liquid cool slightly.

Step 8

Place the sliced beets into sterile jars, leaving about half an inch of space at the top.

Step 9

Pour the warm pickling liquid over the beets, making sure they are fully submerged. Discard the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cloves.

Step 10

Seal the jars with airtight lids and let them cool to room temperature.

Step 11

Refrigerate the pickled beets for at least 24 hours before enjoying for the flavors to meld.

Step 12

These pickled beets can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1762.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1234.9

Total Fat 2.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7753.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 255.5g
Protein 13.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 260.5mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 3136.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.8%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 93.7%