30-Minute Magic: Easy Homemade Pickled Beets Recipe
A simple recipe for homemade pickled beets, perfect for preserving fresh beets with a tangy and sweet flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 pints 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs fresh beets, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Wash and peel the beets. Slice them into thin rounds or wedges.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Add the sliced beets and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the beets and liquid into sterilized jars. Seal tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Store pickled beets in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
- For a spicier version, add a sliced jalapeño or red pepper flakes.
- Use golden beets for a different color variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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