Pickling beets is a great way to preserve them and enjoy their delicious flavor all year long. With a bit of preparation and the right ingredients, you can easily make pickled beets at home. From classic vinegar-based pickles to sweet and spicy variations, there are numerous recipes to choose from. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced canner, this article will provide you with the essential steps and helpful tips to create delicious and safely canned pickled beets.
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CANNED SPICED PICKLED BEETS
Found this recipe in an old recipe box I bought at a rummage sale years ago. It's easy, and everyone who tries them loves them. I use large mouth quart or pint jars. Makes 6 quarts of beets.
Provided by Lori Manthei Ridlon
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 1h45m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot, mix the white vinegar, sugar, water, cinnamon, salt, and cloves together; bring the mixture to a boil, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the beets, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Sterilize the jars, lids, and rings in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, pack the sliced beets into the hot, sterilized jars, and pour in the beet liquid to fill the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a sterilized knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 30 minutes. Add more time if you are at high altitude.
- Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 64.9 g
CANNING RECIPE FOR OLD FASHIONED PICKLED BEETS {NO FUNKY SPICES!}
Old fashioned beets, just like Grandma used to make.
Provided by Mavis Butterfield
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a boiling-water canner, 3/4 full with water, to simmer. Wash jars {I used wide mouth pint jars for this recipe} and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
- Wash beets, trim the tops and cook {about 15 -25 minutes depending on size} in a large stock pot filled 3/4 full with water. Once the beets are fork tender, drain, reserving 2 cups of the beet water and set aside the beets a few minutes until they have cooled down enough to handle.
- While the beets are cooling, combine the white distilled vinegar, sugar, beet water and pickling salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and then reduce to a simmer.
- Peel beets by applying pressure against the skin of the beet with your fingers. Once you have rubbed the skin off the beets, trim the tops of the beet and any remaining root. Quarter or slice beets and pack them into sterilized pint jars.
- Ladle hot liquid mixture over beets leaving about 1/4 inch head space. Remove any air bubbles, add two piece caps and place in canning rack. Lower rack into the canner making sure the jars are covered with at least 2 inches of boiling water and process pints for 30 minutes in a boiling water canner.
- Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After the jars have cooled, check the seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary. Yields 7 pints.
PICKLED BEETS (FOR CANNING)
A wonderful combination of sweet and sour, you won't be sorry if you try this recipe! This recipe can also be made using about 15-18 larger beets.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6 pints
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot cook the unpeeled beets until fork-tender (do not overcook) cool and then remove the skins.
- Slice into about 1/4-inch thick or cut into cubes.
- Pack snuggly into the canning jars (be careful not to bruise).
- In a large saucepan combine the sugar, water, vinegar, ground cloves, allspice, cinnamon and whole cloves; bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes (no sugar granules should remain).
- Quickly pour over the beets in the jars, leaving 3/4-inch headspace (the liquid should go no further than the shoulder of the jar!).
- Process in a boiling water bath for 12 minutes.
- Cool on a rack.
PICKLED BEETS
The pickled beets my mother made came from our garden and were canned for the winter months. Even as a child I loved beets because they brought so much color to our table. -Sara Lindler, Irmo, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove from water; cool. Peel beets and slice; place in a bowl and set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice and salt. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes. Pour over beets. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drain before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PICKLED BEETS
This recipe was given to me many years ago by an elderly farmers wife and has been one of my 'must do' yearly canning recipes. If you have a large amount of beets, just keep repeating brine until your beets are all gone! Enjoy!
Provided by SHARON HOWARD
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 50m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place beets in a large stockpot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes depending on the size of the beets. If beets are large, cut them into quarters. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the beet water, cool and peel.
- Sterilize jars and lids by immersing in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Fill each jar with beets and add several whole cloves to each jar.
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, beet water, vinegar, and pickling salt. Bring to a rapid boil. Pour the hot brine over the beets in the jars, and seal lids.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 176.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
SPICED PICKLED BEETS
With sweet, tangy and spiced flavors, these pickled beets are so good that they'll win over just about everyone in your house. Jars of colorful beets make great gifts, too! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 25-35 minutes. Remove from water; cool. Peel beets and cut into fourths., Place beets in a Dutch oven. Add sugar, water and vinegar. Place spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to beet mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Discard spice bag., Carefully pack beets into 4 hot 1-pint jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Carefully ladle hot liquid over beets, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 35 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SWEET PICKLED BEETS CANNING
My mom made these beets for us as kids and I now make them for my family. Fresh from the garden or farmers market.
Provided by Chili Dan
Categories Beginner Cook
Time 3h30m
Yield 4 pints, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the leaves off the beet about 3" off the beet to prevent the beet from bleeding out. (Reserve them for cooked greens).
- Separate into sizes so little ones don't get over cooked and big ones are not under cooked.
- I like 3 kettles they boil faster that way.
- No salt in the water.
- Boil beets till tender, can be checked using a fork (like a potato).
- Drain and discard cooking liquid; let beets cool so they can be easily peeled.
- Cut beets into 1/2" pieces, leaving very small beets whole.
- Combine brine ingredients in a kettle.
- Bring brine to a boil.
- Simmer 10 minutes.
- You may need to make more brine for this amount of beets.
- Wash pint jars and covers.
- Fill jars within 1/2" from the top with beets.
- Fill jar with boiling brine to 1/2" from top.
- Place lids, adjust rings fingertip-tight and process in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes at up to 1000 feet in elevation.
- Cool processed jars undisturbed for 24 hours on a cloth-protected counter.
- Any leftover brine can be stored in the refrigerator till the next time you can.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.3, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 25, Protein 0.1
Tips:
- Choose firm, round beets that are about 2 inches in diameter.
- Scrub the beets well, but do not peel them.
- Use a sharp knife to trim the tops and bottoms of the beets, leaving about 1 inch of stem attached.
- Place the beets in a large pot of boiling water and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Drain the beets and immediately place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Once the beets are cool, peel them and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a large pot, combine the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and pickling spices.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the beets to the pot and bring the mixture back to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the beets are heated through.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Transfer the beets and pickling liquid to a clean glass jar.
- Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before eating.
Conclusion:
Pickled beets are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps. They can also be used as a condiment for grilled meats or fish. Pickled beets are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful way to add some variety to your meals, pickled beets are a great option.
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