Moms Pickled Red Beets Recipes

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.

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.

MOM'S PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Sterilize jars.
• Wash well and cook beets just until tender. Let cool and coarsely dice into rough 1 inch cubes or slices.
• Mix sugar, water, vinegar salt and spices together and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes.
• Place a 1/2 inch piece of cinnamon stick in each jar.
• Fill with beets, leaving 1/2 inch space at the top. Poor hot brine over beets and seal.
• Let sit for at least two weeks.
• Note: Reserve the liquid from the beets and make my Old Fashion Beet Jelly Recipe (Recipe #469171) for a wonderful jelly for toast!

MOM'S PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add beets. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Transfer to a large bowl., Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with green onions if desired.

MOMS PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• IMPORTANT! Leave the root and a couple of inches on the top of the beet until they are cooked. This will keep the color in them.
• Boil 4 quarts beets until tender. Remove skins, tops & roots.
• Combine above ingredients bring to a boil, boil 5 minutes. Add beets, let come to a full boil then pack into hot sterilized jars.
• If you want you can put spices into cheese cloth and toss when you are ready to pack into jars. I don't mind the spices in the jars, so I leave them in, I cut the cinnamon stick into fourths I think the flavor gets a little stronger.

PICKLED RED BEET EGGS

Steps:

• Drain liquid from the beets into saucepan. Place beets, onions, and eggs into a large bowl or pitcher.
• Pour sugar and vinegar into the saucepan with the beet liquid and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer 15 minutes.
• Pour the beet juice mixture over the beets, eggs, and onions. Seal the bowl or pitcher and refrigerate. Refrigerate for at least one to 3 days; the longer they are allowed to sit the better they will taste.

MOM'S PICKLED RED BEETS

Steps:

• Clean & cook beets JUST until tender... 1 or 2 batches at a time. (Remember to double ingredients if doubling.) Don't overcook beets. Place cold water over them & let cool for a bit. Slip skins & cut into size desired.
• Place into pan with sugar, vinegar, water, salt, & spices. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• Put into cans, add juice, and remove all air bubbles by sliding butter knife down sides of jars. Put on lids & close very tight to seal.