Paige Mason-Wood
@lifepaigm
Sweet Sour Pickled Beets
A delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, these pickled beets are perfect as a side dish or a topping for salads. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they are a great addition to any meal.
Details
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:thanksgiving
- Ingredients:6
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time10 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time25 min.
- Servings6
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can, drained with liquid reserved
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 6
- 1 pinch
- 1 pinch
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Sweet Sour Pickled Beets.
Step 1
To start your delicious pickled beets, grab a saucepan and pour in the reserved beet liquid.
Step 2
Add a splash of apple cider vinegar, a sprinkle of white sugar, a few whole cloves, a dash of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Stir everything together over medium-high heat until the sugar melts away, then let it bubble up to a lively boil.
Step 4
Once it’s boiling, lower the heat to medium and let it simmer for about five minutes, allowing those wonderful flavors to meld.
Step 5
Now, gently add your sliced beets to the saucepan and let them simmer for another five minutes, soaking up all that tasty goodness.
Step 6
When they’re ready, use tongs to carefully lift the beets out and transfer them to a clean jar.
Step 7
Pour the fragrant cooking liquid over the beets, making sure they’re completely submerged.
Step 8
Seal the jar tightly and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 9
Once it’s cooled, pop it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy these vibrant, tangy treats.
Step 10
They make a fantastic addition to salads, sandwiches, or just as a snack on their own!.