Ooo great choice 😄 Pickled beets are easy, tangy, gut-friendly, and last forever in the fridge. I’ll walk you through it step by step, with tips so they come out perfect.
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🫙 Classic Pickled Beets (Detailed, Foolproof Recipe)
🧾 Ingredients
For the beets
Fresh beets – 1 kg (2–2.2 lb)
Water – enough to boil
Salt – 1 tsp (for boiling)
For the pickling liquid
Vinegar (apple cider or white) – 1 cup
Water – 1 cup
Sugar – ½ cup (adjust to taste)
Salt – 1 tsp
Black peppercorns – ½ tsp
Cloves – 3–4
Bay leaf – 1
Cinnamon stick – small piece (optional, but amazing)
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👩🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation
1️⃣ Cook the Beets
1. Wash beets well (don’t peel yet)
2. Cut off stems, leave a little tail
3. Add to pot with water + 1 tsp salt
4. Boil 30–45 minutes until fork-tender
5. Drain and cool
6. Rub skins off with hands or paper towel
7. Slice or cube as you like
💡 Roasting option: Wrap in foil, bake at 200°C / 400°F for 50–60 min for deeper flavor
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2️⃣ Make the Pickling Brine
1. In a saucepan, add:
Vinegar
Water
Sugar
Salt
Spices
2. Bring to a gentle boil
3. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves
4. Turn off heat
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3️⃣ Pickle the Beets
1. Sterilize a glass jar (hot water or steam)
2. Pack sliced beets tightly into jar
3. Pour hot pickling liquid over beets
4. Make sure beets are fully submerged
5. Let cool uncovered
6. Seal jar tightly
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⏳ Resting & Storage
Ready to eat in 24 hours
Best flavor after 3–5 days
Store in refrigerator
Keeps 2–3 months
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😋 Flavor Variations (Optional)
Garlic beets → add 2 crushed garlic cloves
Spicy beets → add ½ tsp chili flakes
Sweet orange beets → add orange peel strip
No sugar version → use honey or stevia
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🥗 How to Eat Pickled Beets
Salad topping
Side dish with grilled food
Sandwich or burger addition
With goat cheese or feta 🤌
Straight from the jar (no judgment)
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🌱 Health Benefits
Improves digestion
Supports liver & blood health
Great for gut bacteria
Helps reduce inflammation
If you want, tell me:
Sweet or sour preference?
No sugar / keto?
Small batch or large batch?
I’ll tailor it exactly to your taste 😄