Pickled beets are a delicious way to enjoy the natural sweetness and earthy flavor of fresh beets. They make a colorful side dish, salad topping, or snack and can be prepared with just a few simple ingredients. This easy refrigerator recipe gives you tender, tangy beets with a lightly sweet and savory pickling liquid.
Ingredients
- 8 medium fresh beets
- 1 cup vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, optional
- 2–3 cloves garlic, optional
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced, optional
- 1–2 bay leaves, optional
Instructions
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