These sweet and tangy pickled beets are a timeless favorite! Tender beets are preserved in a flavorful vinegar brine infused with cloves and allspice, making the perfect side dish, salad topping, or healthy snack.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Marinating Time: 24 hours (recommended)
Total Time: 1 day 1 hour
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 medium fresh beets
- Water (for boiling)
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons whole cloves
- 1½ teaspoons whole allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds