**Cinnamon Pickled Beets: A Sweet and Savory Delight**
With their vibrant red color and sweet-tangy flavor, cinnamon pickled beets are a delicious and versatile side dish that adds a pop of color and flavor to any meal. This classic recipe uses simple ingredients like beets, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves to create a delightful pickled beet that is perfect for serving alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or as a tangy addition to salads and sandwiches. In addition to the classic cinnamon pickled beets recipe, this article also offers variations such as spicy pickled beets with chili peppers and garlic, and a unique pickled beet and onion relish that adds a sweet and tangy twist to your favorite burgers and hot dogs. Whether you're looking for a traditional side dish or a creative new way to enjoy pickled beets, this collection of recipes has something for everyone.
PICKLED BEETS RECIPE
Once you make your own homemade Pickled Beets, you'll never want store bought again. We're "Saving Summer In A Jar" once again with our delicious recipe for making and canning Pickled Beets.
Provided by Steve Gordon
Categories Canning
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Trim off tops of beets, leaving 2 inches of stems and all roots. This will prevent the beets color from bleeding while processing.
- Wash well, rinse and drain.
- Sort for size, separating larger beets from the smaller ones.
- Fill a large saucepot about ½ full of water, bring to a low boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the larger beets first, let cook for approximately 15 minutes.
- Add the medium sized beets, let cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the small beets, let cook for 5 minutes.
- Drain the beets and DISCARD THE LIQUID.
- Let beets cool, cut off the roots and stems, slip off the skins.
- Slice beets into about ¼ inch slices.
- Peel and slice the onions into about ¼ inch slices.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, salt, sugar and fresh water.
- Tie spices in cheesecloth and add to the vinegar solution. Bring liquid to a low boil.
- Add the beets and onions. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Remove the spice bag and discard.
- Fill sterilized hot jars with beets and onions, leaving ½ inch of headspace.
- Add hot vinegar solution, filling to within ½ inch of top of the jar.
- Remove any air bubbles and adjust headspace to ½ inch if needed.
- Wipe the rim tops of the jars with a clean damp cloth or paper towel.
- Add lids and bands, tighten finger tight.
- Place jars in water bath canner and process according to the proper times for your local altitude.
PICKLED BEETS
Steps:
- Cook and peel beets.
- Cut into quarters.
- Mix together remaining ingredients in large pot.
- Add quartered beets to brine in pot and simmer 10 minutes.
- Fill hot, sterilized jars to 1/2" from top with beets.
- Fill with brine to 1/2" from top of jar.
- Remove any air bubbles in jar.
- Wipe rim clean.
- Secure with seal and screw band.
- Process beets 30 minutes in hot water bath.
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.
EASY PICKLED BEETS
"Here's an easy way to spice up canned beets," says Cordie Cash of Silsbee, Texas. "This is a perfect dish for large gatherings."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 18-20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place pickling spices in a cheesecloth bag. In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, salt and the spice bag; bring to a boil. Drain the beets, reserving 3/4 cup juice. Stir beets, and reserved juice into a saucepan. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. glass container. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove spice bag before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 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
SWEET AND SOUR PICKLED BEETS
These are quick and easy to make. You'll want to snack on them right out of the jar. They're much more flavorful than those bland sliced beets you see on salad bars.
Provided by RunnerGirl76
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the liquid from the beets, vinegar, sugar, cloves, cinnamon and salt. Stir to dissolve the sugar and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the beets and simmer for 5 more minutes. Use tongs to transfer the beets to a jar. Pour the liquid over them to cover. Cover and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 167 mg, Sugar 20.6 g
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
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
Tips:
- Choose small to medium young and tender beets for pickling. Fresh beets are recommended as they have a better flavor and texture.
- To remove the skin from the beets, you can use a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife. Beets can also be roasted and the skin will easily slip off once they are cool enough to handle.
- Slice the beets thinly and evenly, which will help them pickle evenly. You can use a mandoline or a sharp knife for this.
- Use a combination of vinegar, sugar, water, and spices to create the pickling liquid. Experiment with different ratios and spices to find your perfect combination.
- Bring the pickling liquid to a boil before pouring it over the beets. This will help to extract the flavors from the spices.
- Store the pickled beets in a jar or container in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before eating. This will allow the flavors to develop and mellow.
Conclusion:
Cinnamon pickled beets are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are perfect for adding a pop of color and flavor to salads, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. Pickled beets can also be served as a side dish or appetizer. With their sweet and tangy flavor, cinnamon pickled beets are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy beets, give this recipe a try!
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