Healthy Pickled Beet

Healthy Pickled Beets

A simple no-sugar-added, naturally tangy recipe that keeps the beets crisp and flavorful.

Ingredients

• 4 medium cooked beets, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 garlic clove, sliced
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1–2 sprigs fresh dill (optional)
• 1 small bay leaf (optional)

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Instructions

1. Cook the beets: Roast or steam until fork-tender. Cool, peel, and slice.
2. Make the brine: Add vinegar, water, salt, garlic, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and bay leaf to a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2–3 minutes.
3. Fill the jar: Pack the sliced beets into a clean glass jar.
4. Add brine: Pour the warm brine over the beets until completely covered.
5. Cool and refrigerate: Let cool, then seal and refrigerate.

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Storage and Healthy Twist

Wait

They're tasty after about 24 hours, but even better after 2–3 days.

Storage

Keep refrigerated and use within about 2–3 weeks. This is a refrigerator pickle, not a shelf-stable canning recipe.

Healthy Twist

For a sweeter flavor without refined sugar, add a few thin slices of orange or apple to the jar rather than sugar. You can also add fresh ginger for extra zing.