Old Fashioned Pickled Beets Recipes

HOW TO MAKE PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• After beets have cooked, peel, cut into chunks, and set aside.
• Combine all ingredients excepts beets in a large sauce pan. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks.
• Pack beets into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space.Ladle hot liquid over beets leaving 1/4 inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust two-piece caps. Process jars 30 minutes in boiling water canner.

OLD FASHIONED PICKLED BEETS - A SMALL BATCH PICKLED BEETS RECIPE

Steps:

• Trim leaves 2 inche from beet root.
• Place trimmed beets in large saucepan. Cover with water. Add 1-2 T⅞ablespoons of white vinegar.
• Boil until tender, approximately 25 minutes to an hour depending on size of beet.
• Cool in cold water until easy to handle.
• Remove skins using gloved hands or a vegetable peeler, and dice into bite-sized chunks.
• Add diced beets to a clean jar or glass bowl.
• In a saucepan, boil water, sugar and white vinegar, whisk to mix.
• Pour hot brine over diced beets.
• Cool, cover and refrigerate for a minimum 18 to 24 hours before eating.

PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Swedish vinegar: Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and let cool.
• Beets: Put beets in a medium pot; add bay leaves, allspice berries, horseradish, and water. Bring to a boil, and cook until beets are tender when pierced, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Drain. When cool enough to handle but still warm, peel and cut into quarters.
• Transfer beets to a nonreactive container with a tight-fitting lid, and pour vinegar over them. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 days and up to 1 week before serving.