BEST BEET PICKLES

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Luscious, sweet-spicy beets stand out like jewels at meals throughout the year. The flavor takes me back to summer days. -Marla Fogderud, Mason, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds fresh beets
4 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 cups white vinegar
2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices
12 whole cloves

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 for 30-60 minutes or until tender. Remove from the water; cool. Peel beets and cut into 1-in. pieces., Place beets in a Dutch oven. Add the water, sugar and vinegar. Place pickling spices on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to the beet mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Discard spice bag., Divide cloves among 6 hot pint jars; carefully pack beets into jars to within 1/2 in. of the top. Carefully ladle hot liquid over beets, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 35 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Flori Cel
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The only thing I didn't like about this recipe is that it takes a few days for the beets to pickle. I'm too impatient for that!


Orapeleng Kgosana
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These pickled beets are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I love them!


Pandula Ekanayake
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My beets turned out a little too soft. Next time, I'll cook them for a little less time


Black 444
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I like them a lot. Will make them again


Blue Beast3
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I made these pickled beets for a party and they were a hit. I got so many compliments on them


Mukhtiar Khan
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I found this recipe a little bland. Next time, I'll add some more spices


Anonymously seen Lol
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These pickled beets were easy to make and they turned out so well. I'm definitely going to make them again


Olumide Olamilwi
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My whole family loved these beets


Letitia Bynum
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I used to buy pickled beets in the store, but now that I've tried this recipe, I never will again


Asad Assi
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did. The pickled beets were delicious and they were the perfect side dish for my grilled fish


Tabo Nieves
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The beets turned out a little crunchy for my taste. Next time, I'll cook them for a little longer


June Simon
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Great recipe! I'm so glad I found it


Kgetho Antoinette
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These pickled beets are a great addition to my next cookout. I like that you can customize the flavors by adding different spices and herbs


Rose Anne
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My beets came out a little too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll cut back on the amount of sugar I add


Blessing Vincent
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I followed the recipe exactly and the beets turned out perfectly. They are now my favorite way to eat beets. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Timothy Orr
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I used different color of beets, which made the dish more beautiful


Ghaza Tco
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These are the best-tasting pickled beets I've had. I was so excited to try them that I didn't even wait for them to fully cool down before I took a few bites. They're that good!