Spicy Pickled Beets Recipe

Brighten your meals with these vibrant, spicy pickled beets! A tangy and slightly sweet treat, perfect as a side dish, salad topping, or burger condiment. This recipe, inspired by the Canadian Diabetes Association, offers a healthy and delicious way to enjoy beets. Quick to prepare, these pickles are ready to enjoy in just a few hours, and will last for up to two months in the refrigerator. Try them today!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 500 mins
Calories 119.9 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Pickled Beets

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How to Make Spicy Pickled Beets

  1. Wash and scrub 1 pound of fresh beets thoroughly. Peel and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  2. Pack the beet slices tightly into a sterilized 1-quart jar, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 4 whole cloves, 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches), and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the beets in the jar, ensuring the beets are fully submerged. Leave the headspace.
  5. Remove any air bubbles by gently tapping the jar. Wipe the jar rim clean.
  6. Secure the lid tightly on the jar.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, allowing the beets to pickle and develop their flavor. The longer they pickle, the more intense the flavor will be.
  8. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g