Beets can be traditionally canned and pickled. However, this is a quick refrigerator pickling recipe for beets.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Pickled Beets
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Resting Time 2 daysdays
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 12people
Author Joe
Ingredients
1PoundFresh Whole Beets
1CupApple Cider Vinegar
1CupWater
1CupSugar
2tbspKosher Salt
1tbspSpices (Optional)1 Bay leaf is an option, pickling spice is an option.
Instructions
Wash fresh beets thoroughly.
Prepare beets for slicing by removing the tops and the root.
Slice the beets thin with a mandolin.
Prepare the pickling brine. Add Vinegar, Water, Sugar, Salt, and optional spices to a sauce pot. Simmer until sugar is dissolved.
Add the sliced beets to a 1 quart mason jar. Pour the brine over the beets. Allow the beets to cool.
Seal the jar and place the beets in the refrigerator for about 1 week. The beets need ample time to soak up the pickle flavor. I like to initially and throughout the week, shake the jar to be sure the beets aren't sticking together.