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Grandma's Sweet Tangy Jar

Grandma's Sweet Tangy Jar: The Ultimate Pickled Beets Delight

Grandma's Sweet Tangy Jar offers a delightful sweet and tangy pickled beets recipe that enhances any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Marinating Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beets
  • 2 pounds Fresh beets providing a sweet and earthy base
For the Brine
  • 1 cup Apple cider vinegar adds tangy kick
  • 1 cup Water dilutes vinegar
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar sweetens brine
  • 1 teaspoon Salt flavors and preserves
For the Spices
  • 0.5 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns adds warm spice note
  • 3 pieces Whole cloves introduces aromatic depth
  • 1 stick Cinnamon stick (optional) adds warm aroma
For the Additional Flavor
  • 1 small Red onion (optional) sliced, adds crunch

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Medium saucepan
  • Glass jars
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the beets: Trim greens and scrub beets, boil for 30-40 minutes or roast at 400°F for 45-60 minutes until fork tender.
  2. Peel and slice the beets: Cool, rub off skins, and slice or cube into even pieces.
  3. Make the brine: Combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, cloves, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Pack the jars: Sterilize jars and pack sliced beets and onion, leaving 0.5 inches of headspace.
  5. Add the brine: Pour hot brine over beets, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  6. Seal and cool: Seal jars, let cool at room temperature for 1 hour.
  7. Refrigerate and wait: Refrigerate jars for at least 24 hours, ideally 3-5 days for full flavor.
  8. Enjoy your creation: Consume within 3 weeks while kept submerged in brine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose firm beets, don't rush the cooling, ensure brine covers beets, and patience will enhance flavor. Store properly in the fridge.

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