Ginger Pickled Beets Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 -
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Calories
22 kcal
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Cuisine
North American
Ginger Pickled Beets Recipe
Description
Ginger Pickled Beets Recipe combines fresh baby beets simmered until fork tender with a spiced apple cider vinegar and water pickling solution, enriched with sliced fresh ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and black peppercorns. The process starts by sterilizing jars to ensure safe preservation. After boiling, the beets are cooled, peeled, and prepared to be packed into the jars. The ginger and warm spices infuse the beets, providing a complex flavor that balances acidity and sweetness. This preparation yields a bright, slightly tangy condiment or snack that retains the firm texture and vibrant color of the beets.
The pickling liquid is briefly boiled to meld the spices, then cooled before pouring over the prepared beets. This allows the flavors to develop over time. These pickled beets work well served as a side dish, salad topper, or addition to sandwiches and cheese boards.
Ingredients
- 20 baby beet
- 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup ginger sliced, fresh
- 2 cinnamon stick broken into pieces
- 6 star anise
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
Instructions
- To sterilize the jars, begin by washing them well. Once you have washed the jars place them on a baking sheet and put them in your oven. Turn your oven on to 240 degrees Fahrenheit and leave the jars in your oven for 20 minutes. Once the 20 minutes is up turn off the heat and open the oven door a crack so they can begin to cool slightly.
- While the jars are sterilizing, begin preparing the beets. Remove the stems from the beets and scrub them thoroughly. Place beets in a large pot, cover with cold water and bring the pot to a boil. Cook the beets until they are fork tender.
- While beets are cooking, mix remaining ingredients together in a medium-sized pot and bring the pot to a boil. Boil hard for 3 minutes then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool.
- Drain the beets and set them aside until they are cool enough to handle. Once they are cool remove the skin from the beets. It will easily peel off with your fingers. Cut the beets in half or leave whole if they are very small.
- Pack the beets into the sterilized jars with a piece of star anise and a few pieces of ginger. Pour the pickling liquid over beets. Leave a ¼″ space at the top of the jar. Seal lid and allow it to sit for at least 2 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ cup | |
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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