These pickled beets add tangy sweetness and vibrant color to any meal. Enjoy them straight from the jar or in your favorite recipes. Elevate your dishes with homemade pickled beets!

Ingredients:

– 4-5 medium-sized beets, peeled and sliced
– 1 cup apple cider vinegar
– 1 cup water
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
– 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
– 2 cloves garlic, crushed
– 1 bay leaf

Directions :

1. In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, whole peppercorns, mustard seeds, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the sliced beets to the saucepan and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the beets are tender but still have a slight crunch.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the pickled beets cool to room temperature.
4. Once cooled, transfer the pickled beets and the pickling liquid into a glass jar or container.
5. Cover the jar and refrigerate the pickled beets for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
6. Serve the pickled beets as a side dish, on top of salads, in sandwiches, or enjoy them on their own as a tasty snack.