Description
Quick pickled beets are a tangy, sweet, and easy-to-make condiment. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Place sliced beets in a clean jar.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour the hot liquid over the beets, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Use a mandoline for even slices.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick pickled beets, easy pickled beets, beet recipe