These quick-pickled beets offer a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. The vibrant red color and tender-crisp texture make them an excellent addition to grain bowls, cheese boards, or as a refreshing side dish. This recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a condiment that is both versatile and easy to prepare. Whether you are looking to add a pop of color to your meal or need a zesty accompaniment for rich foods, these pickled beets deliver. They are naturally vegan and gluten-free, making them suitable for various dietary preferences. Enjoy them cold straight from the fridge for the best flavor experience.
Pickled Beets
Description
These quick-pickled beets offer a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. The vibrant red color and tender-crisp texture make them an excellent addition to grain bowls, cheese boards, or as a refreshing side dish. This recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a condiment that is both versatile and easy to prepare. Whether you are looking to add a pop of color to your meal or need a zesty accompaniment for rich foods, these pickled beets deliver. They are naturally vegan and gluten-free, making them suitable for various dietary preferences. Enjoy them cold straight from the fridge for the best flavor experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the drained, sliced cooked beets into a clean, sterilized glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
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In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and whole cloves.
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Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
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Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the beets in the jar, ensuring they are completely submerged.
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Seal the jar tightly and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
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Refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the flavors to develop before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 45kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 250mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 1.5g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, remove the whole cloves after 3 days to prevent them from becoming too pungent.
These pickled beets can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Well-drained canned beets work well as a shortcut; just ensure they are thoroughly drained before pickling.
The flavor intensifies with time, so waiting 24 hours before serving yields the best taste.
