These easy pickled beets have tangy, tart, colorful flavor! this quick and easy pickling method is versatile, and a great finishing flavor.
Easy vegetable pickling method
I wonder what it means when one craves that tangy, tart flavor of a pickled veggie.
Pickled anything is pretty much a constant craving of mine. So it is a good thing that in under an hour I can have a beautiful jar of tangy colorful pickled veg.
I recently hosted a brunch, and I topped one of the amuse-bouche breakfasty bites with deep pink spirals of pickled beet. Glorious.
I will be sharing some of these brunch recipes soon.
Two days before the brunch, I spiralized some beets. I pickled those spirals, transferred them to a glass jar to marinate for the next 48 hours until brunch.
Yum.
We can pickle that.
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Easy Pickled Beets

These easy pickled beets have tangy, tart, colorful flavor! this quick and easy pickling method is versatile, and a great finishing flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 small red onion
- 4-5 large beets
- 3-4 cups white vinegar
- juice of 1 lemon
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons peppercorns
Instructions
- Peel onions, chop in half vertically, then slice into half circles.
- Scrub beets, remove greens and stem. Spiralize beets.
- In large saucepan over medium high heat, combine onion, beets, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce to simmer. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, then turn off heat and allow onions and liquid to cool completely.
- Store in covered jar in refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 76Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 26mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
How did you know the beets in my refrigerator were just waiting for this recipe:)? Seriously, I love beets and as a condiment they are awesome. I would fill a pita bread with them, add a falafel or 2 and a bit of tahini and be in heaven.
Kristina Sloggett says
if you made them, I hope you enjoy, Laura! (I made another batch today, ha!)
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
I've never pickled anything and can't believe how easy it sounds! Can't wait for those brunch recipes 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
it really is very easy, Alisa! for this kind of pickled veggie, anyway - bright and tart!
Christie says
I love beets and pickling but have never made pickled beets. What am I waiting for? They look so good.
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I used to hate pickles, but I now love them. I wonder if beets would be the same for me! Though, I honestly don't think I have given pickled beets a fair try... Your batch looks delicious and my husband loves beets so I feel this should motivate me 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
yes, Kasey - they are really good! my husband loves the beets too, and he loves these!
Sina @ Vegan Heaven says
What a great idea, Kristina! Sounds so delicious! 🙂 I love the jar you're using. I have like ten of them! 😀
Kristina Sloggett says
yep - I love my Weck jars! 😀
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I have never pickled anything, which is shameful because it's so friggin easy. And Vegas loves pickled anything.
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Yum! These would be so delicious on a fall salad!
Bianca says
MMmmm....love beets. Not sure I've ever had pickled beets, but I should get on that!
Kalinda says
Love it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Beets are my favorite thing to spiralize and o pickling them sounds just fantastic!