Clove Pickled Beets Recipes

PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Cook and peel beets.
• Cut into quarters.
• Mix together remaining ingredients in large pot.
• Add quartered beets to brine in pot and simmer 10 minutes.
• Fill hot, sterilized jars to 1/2" from top with beets.
• Fill with brine to 1/2" from top of jar.
• Remove any air bubbles in jar.
• Wipe rim clean.
• Secure with seal and screw band.
• Process beets 30 minutes in hot water bath.

PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Place beets in a large stockpot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes depending on the size of the beets. If beets are large, cut them into quarters. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the beet water, cool and peel.
• Sterilize jars and lids by immersing in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Fill each jar with beets and add several whole cloves to each jar.
• In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, beet water, vinegar, and pickling salt. Bring to a rapid boil. Pour the hot brine over the beets in the jars, and seal lids.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.

PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove from water; cool. Peel beets and slice; place in a bowl and set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice and salt. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes. Pour over beets. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drain before serving.

15-MINUTE PICKLED BEETS (KITCHEN HACK VERSION)

Steps:

• Drain beet juice from the jar, leaving about 1/2 inch juice in the bottom.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and cloves in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves into a syrup, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Pour syrup over beets in the jar, covering them completely. Seal jar and shake gently.
• Refrigerate beets for 2 to 3 days before serving.