🫙 Homemade Pickled Beets Recipe 🫙
Sweet, tangy, vibrant, and better than store-bought — this is the recipe everyone asks for!
If you’ve never made homemade pickled beets, you’re in for a treat. These beautiful ruby-red gems are tender, perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, and packed with flavor. Once you try them, you’ll never go back to canned beets again. They’re incredible as a side dish, on salads, in sandwiches, or straight from the jar 😍
This classic recipe is easy, uses simple pantry ingredients, and keeps well in the fridge — making it perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or holiday tables.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Easy & beginner-friendly
✔️ Naturally sweet and tangy
✔️ No preservatives
✔️ Perfect for salads, sides, and snacks
✔️ Keeps for weeks in the fridge
🧾 Ingredients
2 lbs fresh beets
1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 cup water
¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black peppercorns (optional)
2–3 whole cloves (optional)
1 small cinnamon stick (optional, for warmth)
👩🍳 How to Make Homemade Pickled Beets
Step 1: Cook the Beets
Wash the beets thoroughly and trim the stems (leave about 1 inch). Place them in a large pot, cover with water, and boil for 35–45 minutes until fork-tender.
Step 2: Peel & Slice
Drain and let cool slightly. The skins will slide right off using your fingers or a paper towel. Slice or cube the beets to your liking.
Step 3: Make the Pickling Brine
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes until sugar dissolves and flavors blend.
Step 4: Pickle the Beets
Place sliced beets into clean jars. Pour the hot brine over them, ensuring the beets are fully submerged.
Step 5: Cool & Chill
Let jars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. The flavor improves after 24 hours — but they’re amazing after 2–3 days!
🌟 Pro Tips for Best Flavor
Use fresh, small to medium beets for the best texture
Adjust sugar for sweeter or tangier pickles
Add sliced onions for extra flavor
These keep up to 3–4 weeks refrigerated
🥗 How to Serve Pickled Beets
🥗 Toss into salads
🧀 Serve with cheese boards
🥪 Add to sandwiches & wraps
🍖 Pair with roasted meats
🥄 Eat straight from the jar (no judgment!)
💬 Final Thoughts
These homemade pickled beets are a timeless recipe that never goes out of style. They’re colorful, nutritious, and bursting with flavor — perfect for everyday meals or special occasions. Once you make them, they’ll become a staple in your fridge.
