Quick Pickled Beets

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    2 -3 cups

  • Calories

    64 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Quick Pickled Beets

These quick pickled beets only need a few simple ingredients and just 15 minutes! You'll be amazed at how easy it is to pickle your own beets. Use on salads, sandwiches, or eat straight from the jar!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups beet see notes, cooked or canned
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed whole
  • 1/4 teaspoons black peppercorns about 3-4, whole

Instructions

  1. Slice or chop the prepared beets to your desired size. Add them to an airtight container and set them aside while you make the brine. I find 1-pint jars are a great size for this recipe.
  2. Combine the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, and peppercorns in a small saucepan set over medium heat. 
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the sugar and salt have dissolved. 
  4. Pour the brine over the beets, making sure to cover them completely. I find a funnel really helps to make sure the brine can easily be poured without spilling.
  5. Seal the container and place it in the fridge to chill. I recommend waiting until the beets are fully chilled to serve, but they will have a lightly pickled flavor after 15 minutes. 
  6. Store the beets in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. 

Notes

  • This recipe works with canned, boiled, steamed, or roasted beets! Roasting the beets before pickling really concentrates their flavor while boiling/steaming tends to be a bit easier and quicker. Feel free to do what works for you!
  • To roast the beets, wash them and remove any greens. Drizzle them lightly with olive oil and wrap them in foil. Place the beets on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree F oven for 45 minutes or until a paring knife slides in and out of the beets easily. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes, then carefully peel the skin away from the flesh and cut as desired. 
  • To boil the beets, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Trim and wash the beets. Add the beets to the boiling water and cook for 30 minutes, or until a paring knife slides in and out of the beets easily. Remove the beets from the boiling water and place them into a bowl of ice water. Peel away the skins and cut as desired. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 803mg (33%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-3 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 64kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 803mg 33%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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