Very Simple Pickled String Beets Food

SIMPLE, EASY PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Drain beets, saving the juice. Add water if necessary to make 1-1/2 cups of juice. Set aside.
• Slice onion and combine with the beets in a glass or non-reactive bowl.
• In a sauce pan, heat the beet juice and the vinegar until steaming (not boiling) then add the sugar.
• Stir to dissolve the sugar and heat just to a boil.
• Pour the hot juice over the beets and onions, stir and let cool.
• When cool, cover and refrigerate. They taste best when they have sat for 24 hours.

VERY SIMPLE PICKLED STRING BEETS

Steps:

• In a glass mixing bowl add the rinsed beets and the remaining ingredients.
• Mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.

PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Cook the beets until just tender.
• Slip off skins.
• Combine vinegar, water, sugar, spices and salt.
• Bring to a boil and simmer 15 minutes.
• Add the beets and simmer 5 minutes longer.
• Pack the beets into hot sterilized jars.
• Bring the syrup to a boil, then pour over beets.
• If not enough to cover add hot vinegar.
• Seal immediately.
• Allow to *pickle for 3 weeks before testing*.

EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Bring to a boil: water, vinegar, spices & sugar.
• Peel roasted beets. Cut into quarters or slices. Pack into clean quart jar.
• Pour hot brine over beets in jar. Cover beets completely (add filtered water if needed).
• Store in fridge for 3-4 days, then enjoy.

EASY PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Boil beets for approx.
• 15-20 minutes.
• Drain and pour cold water over them.
• Peel skin off and cut roots& tops off.
• In a sauce pan add remaining ingredients, stir.
• and add beets, bring to a boil.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Chill.
• Good for 1 month in refridgerator.