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Easy Pickled Beets Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 15 minutes (plus 24-hour pickling time)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free

Description

This Easy Pickled Beets recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy vibrant, tangy beets as a side dish or condiment. Made with cooked beets and a simple brine of apple cider vinegar, sugar, and spices, these pickled beets are perfect for a healthy, vegan, and gluten-free addition to your meals. The brine is gently heated to dissolve the sugar and enhance the flavors before the beets are refrigerated to develop their signature tangy taste.

Ingredients

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Pickled Beets

  • 1 pound cooked beets (peeled and sliced)
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 small bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beets: Place the sliced cooked beets in a clean glass jar or airtight container, making sure the pieces are evenly distributed for easy pickling.
  2. Make the Brine: In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, granulated sugar, salt, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and bay leaf. Heat over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently until the sugar is fully dissolved and the spices become aromatic.
  3. Combine and Cool: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the brine cool slightly for about 2-3 minutes to avoid cooking the beets when poured over them. Then, pour the warm brine over the beets in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  4. Seal and Refrigerate: Seal the jar tightly with a lid and refrigerate the pickled beets for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop deep tanginess.
  5. Serving and Storage: Serve chilled as a side dish or condiment. The pickled beets will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, maintaining their flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought pre-cooked beets to save time and simplify preparation.
  • Add sliced onions or fresh herbs such as dill to the jar for extra flavor and a more complex pickling profile.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish, Condiment
  • Method: No-Cook, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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