Amish Pickled Beets
- SERVES
- 8
- CHILL TIME
- 8 Hr
- COOK TIME
- 40 Min
The great thing about beets is they're available all year long, and while they are quite versatile, pickling them is the most popular way to cook this colorful veggie. It's no wonder! The flavors in this recipe go great with salads, on a sandwich, or just as a snack on their own! So grab a pot, boil some water, and start slicing, 'cause this Amish Pickled Beets recipe is one you won't want to miss!
What You'll Need
- 10 fresh red beets
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
What to Do
- Trim the leafy tops off the beet stems, leaving 2 inches of stem. In a large saucepan, place beets in enough water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook 35 to 40 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Drain beets, allow to cool slightly, then wearing plastic gloves, (so your hands don’t turn purple) slip off the skins and cut into 1/4-inch slices; discard remaining stems. Return sliced beets to the pot and add remaining salt, the sugar, cider vinegar, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until warmed through.
- Transfer to a glass serving dish or jar; cover, and chill overnight before serving.
Test Kitchen Tip
- After simmering the beets, the skins easily slide off by gently pinching them. After you do it once, you'll be amazed how cool it is!
- Make sure to check out the recipe for our Homemade Beet Borscht! We've got some other great recipes with beets for you to try! Take a look at our Un-Beet-Able Cake and Rainbow Mashed Potatoes -- we hope you'll agree they can't be...beat! (Sorry!)
- Remember to wear gloves to avoid staining your hands, but, if you happen to get some of the beet juice on your skin, wash up with a mixture of salt and warm water. That should do the trick!
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bibers3 1219071
Jul 01, 2016
Leave a comment...I want to can beets, what is your process to do this task?
DRYBROOK99 6072755
Aug 06, 2013
Made this for a fish dinner with many beet lovers and they all loved it
japeters1962 53296 41
Jun 07, 2013
The Amish Pickled beet's I fixed them and everybody loved them.
cece56 5497122
Jun 05, 2013
I love pickled beets so will try this recipe. If you wrap each beet individually in foil and place on a cookie sheet. Roast in oven until beets are tender, the skin will slip right off! So much neater than boiling!
rubymx12 7161209
Jun 05, 2013
GOOD! Just like MOM's-I often use canned beets(15oz,sliced or sm whole) and use juice for part of water!SIMPLE/EASY! Heat juice to dissolve sugar-sometimes I add a few slices of onion and pieces of celery for extra flavor!
creich2 6840593
Jun 05, 2013
Wash the beet leaves and either boil or steam them. They are similar to spinach and very nutrious.
gjbailey 5736231
Jun 05, 2013
These are my beets I can each summer and the red beet eggs or pickled eggs, are usually for Easter but I make them year round ( I was raised there too). Just put shelled boiled eggs in a large jar or crock (dpending how many you are making) and put your canned juice and beets over them. Refrigerate. I like them in three days, my sons like them to sit a week or so and my granddaughter will eat them in a day or a week or longer. I think its her favorite food.
gigi4257 7375055
Jun 05, 2013
Being that i was raised there you are right. I did look to see if you had a recipe for red beet eggs?
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