Homemade Pickled Beets Recipe

Looking to elevate your meals? Try making these homemade pickled beets! They’re sweet, tangy, and perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your plate. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients:

• 6-8 medium-sized beets, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 bay leaf
• Optional: sliced onions

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, cover the beets with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the beets are tender, about 30-40 minutes. Drain and let cool.
2. Once cool, peel and slice the beets into rounds or desired shape.
3. In a separate pot, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, cloves, allspice, peppercorns, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Place the sliced beets in a clean glass jar, layering with optional sliced onions if desired.
5. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the beets, ensuring they are fully submerged.
6. Let the pickled beets cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Enjoy the tangy, flavorful goodness!