Ginger Pickled Beets Recipe
These pickled baby beets have the loveliest zing from the ginger. They're perfect for salads, as a side dish or even on their own. You will LOVE them!
Ingredients
- 20 baby beets
- 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup sliced fresh ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
- 6 star anise
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
Instructions
- Sterilize jars by placing the washed jars on a baking sheet, then placing them in a cold oven, and then turning the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Leave the jars in the oven for 10 minutes at full heat, and then open the oven door and let them cool.
- While the jars are sterilizing, begin preparing the beets. Remove the stems from the beets and scrub them thoroughly. Place beets in a large pot, cover with cold water and bring the pot to a boil. Cook the beets until they are fork tender.20 baby beets
- While beets are cooking, mix remaining ingredients together in a medium-sized pot and bring the pot to a boil. Boil hard for 3 minutes then remove it from the heat and allow it to cool.1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar, 1 ½ cups water, ½ cup sliced fresh ginger, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 star anise, 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- Drain the beets and set them aside until they are cool enough to handle. Once they are cool remove the skin from the beets. It will easily peel off with your fingers. Cut the beets in half or leave whole if they are very small.
- Pack the beets into the sterilized jars with a piece of star anise and a few pieces of ginger. Pour the pickling liquid over beets. Leave a ¼″ space at the top of the jar. Seal lid and allow it to sit for at least 2 weeks.
Notes
How do I know the beets canned properly? You'll want to make sure that the jars are sealed properly. To do this, first let them cool completely on your counter. Then ensure the raised button on the lid is concave. You can also test the lids by unscrewing the ring and gently pulling on the lid - don't pull so hard that you take the lid off! Just put a little pressure on it to make sure that it's held in place.
How long do pickled beets last in the pantry? Beets remain safe to eat for a very long time. However, for the best flavor, they should be eaten within one year.
Once I open a jar, how long will it last in the fridge? These ginger pickled beets are best if eaten within 1-2 months of opening a jar.
Serving: 1 serving = ¼ cup, Calories: 22kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 29mg, Potassium: 140mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 15IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg