Sides

Fresh Pickled Beets

Roasted beets marinated in a tangy brine.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest of the Month™
Cost per servingPer serving$0.60
Makes8 servings
Total timeTotal7 hours 40 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 2 pounds beets (about 2 bunches)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Pickling Liquid

  • ½ cup apple cider or white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2-4 tablespoons honey*
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Prepare beets by washing and trimming the green tops.
  2. Arrange beets in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or in an oven-safe casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Cover with foil and bake for 60–90 minutes until tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  4. Peel cooled beets by rubbing the skins off with a paper towel, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Transfer chopped beets to a clean, 1-quart container with a lid.
  5. Combine salt, water, vinegar, and honey or sugar, then whisk until the salt and the sugar or honey fully dissolves. Taste the pickling liquid and adjust amounts of salt, vinegar, and honey or sugar to taste.
  6. Pour pickling liquid over the beets to fully cover (you may have a little left over). Apply lid and refrigerate.
  7. Allow flavors to combine for at least 6 hours before serving — the longer you wait, the more flavorful the beets will become!
Seasonal
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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