Ingredients :
- 8 medium fresh beets
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
- 1-1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions :
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Cook Beets:
Scrub beets with vegetable brush. Trim tops to 1″. Simmer in Dutch oven 25-30 mins until fork-tender. -
Prep Beets:
Cool, peel, and slice with mandolin (⅛” thickness). Place in bowl. -
Make Brine:
In saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice, and salt. Boil 5 mins. -
Pickle:
Pour hot brine over beets. Cool 15 mins. -
Store:
Transfer to mason jars. Seal; refrigerate ≥1 hour (24 hrs for best flavor).