Best 5 Spiced Pickled Beets Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of spiced pickled beets, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant flavors and crisp texture. This article will embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for creating these pickled gems. With its unique blend of tangy, sweet, and earthy notes, spiced pickled beets elevate any meal, whether it be a simple salad, a hearty sandwich, or an elegant appetizer platter. So, prepare your taste buds for a flavor adventure as we explore the secrets behind the perfect spiced pickled beet recipe.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CANNED SPICED PICKLED BEETS



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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

5 ⅓ cups distilled white vinegar
4 cups white sugar
4 cups water
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cloves
12 pounds beets, peeled and sliced
6 1-quart canning jars with lids and rings

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

SPICED PICKLED BEETS



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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

3 pounds small fresh beets
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 cups cider vinegar
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice

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

SPICED PICKLED BEETS



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Sweet and spicy; and the juice makes an excellent marinade for pickled eggs. This recipe is great with freshly cooked beets instead of canned, if you have time.

Provided by Bea Gassman

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ cups sliced canned beets, juice reserved
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 whole cloves
3 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt
1 small onion, sliced

Steps:

  • Place the beets into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar and 1/2 cup beet juice and bring to a boil. Add sugar, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaf, salt and onion, and return to a boil. Remove from heat, and pour mixture over the beets. Toss until coated, cover and chill. Serve the beets very cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 257.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

SPICED PICKLED BEETS



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Pickling was popular during World War II and was considered patriotic for its frugality. Whole pickling spices, bay leaves, white wine, and sugar give these red and golden beets a bright, sweet, relish-like flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 medium red beets and 5 golden beets, stems trimmed (2 pounds total with greens)
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
3/4 teaspoon dill seed
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, flakes
4 or 5 fresh bay leaves (or 6 dried)
1 1/4 cups white wine vinegar
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Put red beets in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Repeat with golden beets in another medium saucepan. Cover each, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Keeping beets separate, drain, and let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel beets; cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Transfer to separate nonreactive containers.
  • Stir together the spices in a small bowl. Sprinkle beets with the spice mixture and the bay leaves, dividing evenly.
  • Stir together vinegar, wine, 1 1/4 cups water, the sugar, and the salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Immediately pour brine over beets, dividing evenly. Let cool completely. Cover each container, and refrigerate 7 to 10 hours. Serve cold or at room temperature. Pickled beets can be refrigerated, covered, up to 3 weeks. Transfer to smaller containers to store, if desired.

SPICED PICKLED BEETS (REFRIGERATER PICKLES)



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My sister in-law has been making these for 30 years or more. When feeling up to it she will can a large batch. But just for simplicity she will make this small batch that does not require canning. I had to stand at her shoulder and write everything down with guesses on the measuring. I really do not liked can pickled beets, they are very bland. I would rather have fresh cooked instead. This is the only recipe I will eat pickled beets. My DH loves the onions. You can use white vinegar, but this tastes better if you use apple vinegar.

Provided by Coppercloud

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups beets, cooked peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2-1 yellow onion, 1/4-1/2-inch slices
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 inches cinnamon sticks, broken into 2-inch pieces or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 -8 whole cloves or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 -6 allspice berries or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 tablespoon pickling spices
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix beets and onions in large bowl. Put water and sugar into pan. Heat just until sugar has dissolves into the water.
  • Take pan off heat. Add vinegar and spices to the pan.
  • If you have a contaner large enought to hold all the ingredients, then just mix all items together and put into the fridge.
  • We usually pack the beets/onion mixture into two large jars, then split the spices evenly between the two if using whole spices. If using ground, just mix them with the liquid. Last pour liquid over beets to the top. You may have some liquid left over. Cover and refrigerate. These start to taste good after 12 hours, and best after 2 days. They will stay up to 4-6 weeks in the fridge.

Tips:

  • Choose the right beets: Look for small to medium-sized beets that are firm and smooth, without any blemishes or bruises.
  • Prepare the beets properly: Before cooking, scrub the beets well under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Trim the tops and roots, leaving about 1 inch of stem attached.
  • Cook the beets until tender: You can cook beets in a variety of ways, but the most common methods are boiling, roasting, and steaming. Boiling is the quickest method, but roasting and steaming will give the beets a more concentrated flavor.
  • Make the pickling liquid: The pickling liquid is what gives the beets their sweet and tangy flavor. You can use a variety of different recipes for pickling liquid, but most of them will include vinegar, sugar, water, and spices.
  • Let the beets pickle for at least 24 hours: Once the beets are cooked, they need to be allowed to pickle for at least 24 hours before they are ready to eat. This will give the pickling liquid time to penetrate the beets and give them their full flavor.

Conclusion:

Pickled beets are a delicious and versatile side dish or snack. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed year-round. With a little planning, you can easily make your own pickled beets at home. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give pickled beets a try!

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