Pickled Beets With Pickling Spice

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Last Updated on November 7, 2023 by Toya

Want to learn how to make the most mouthwatering pickled beets with pickling spice? This easy pickled beet recipe is exactly what you need. It’s made with a handful of ingredients and makes the most amazing pickled beets for your burgers, salads or sandwiches.

When it comes to making pickled beets, most people use the same old ingredients to make this recipe. It usually includes beets, vinegar, water, and black peppercorns. But, in this recipe, I’m going to show you how to make it with a complex and well-rounded pickling spice blend that offers sweet, savory, and aromatic elements.

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized beets
• 1 cup of vinegar
• 1 cup of water
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 3 tablespoons of salt
• 1 tablespoon of pickling spice

How to make pickled beets with pickling spice

• Bring the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir occasionally to ensure the sugar and salt are dissolved. Simmer for a few minutes. 
• Take off the heat and let it cool.
• Add the pickling spice blend, beets, and brine to your clean glass jars. 
• Make sure to cover the beets with the brine.
• Cover and set aside for a few hours.
• Then refrigerate. 

Uses of pickled beets 

This easy pickling spice beet recipe can be used as:

• A Salad topping: Add sliced or diced pickled beets to your salads for a burst of color and tangy flavor.
• A Sandwich or wrap ingredient: Layer pickled beets in your sandwiches or wraps for an extra layer of taste and texture.
• A appetizer: Serve pickled beets as part of a charcuterie or appetizer platter.
• A side dish: Enjoy pickled beets as a flavorful side dish to complement your main course.
• Beet and goat cheese salad: Combine pickled beets with goat cheese and greens for a delicious salad.
• Pickled beet relish: Create a relish by chopping pickled beets finely and using them as a condiment for burgers or hot dogs.