These sweet and sour beets are quick and easy to make. You’ll want to snack on them right out of the jar. They’re much more flavorful than those bland sliced beets you see in restaurant salad bars.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::6
Yield::1 pint
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained with liquid reserved
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup white sugar
6 whole cloves
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
Directions
Combine beet liquid, vinegar, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Add beets and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Use tongs to transfer beets to a clean jar. Pour cooking liquid over beets to cover. Seal the jar and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of pickling liquid. The actual amount consumed will vary.