These Quick Pickled Beets without Sugar are easy to make, fuss-free, and do not require you to boil the pickling liquid!
Quick Pickled Beets without Sugar
Serving Size: 3 people
DESCRIPTION
Simple, fuss-free & no need to boil the brine.
EQUIPMENT
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Steam basket
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup distilled vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 whole beet
METHOD
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Peel, wash, and slice the beet (as desired).
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Put your sliced beets into a steam basket and steam over boiling water for 25-30 minutes.
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Once the beets are fork tender, set them aside and let them cool down. When cooled down, then place them in a sterilized mason jar.
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Place them in a sterilized mason jar.
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Mix the vinegar, water and salt. (If you really want to heat the brine, this is the time to do it. However, instead of boiling the brine out right, just simmer it over low heat. In my experience, this extra step doesn’t improve the flavor of the beets so don’t feel bad about skipping it!)
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Pour the vinegar brine over the steamed beets until the vegetables are fully submerged.
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Screw the lid tightly and give it a nice shake.
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Store in your refrigerator and use after 24 hours.
NOTES
Note: I didn’t add sugar because beets are pretty sweet especially once they are steamed.
Like most pickled vegetables, this will keep for up to three months in the fridge. Just make sure not to reduce the amount of salt in the recipe. Moreover, if you intend to keep your jar of pickled beets for as long as it is possible, take the extra step of sterilizing your container.
Variations
Here are ways to infuse more flavor to your pickled beets by adding some of the following options.
- Fresh herbs – Dill, thyme and/or rosemary or any other herbs
- Dried spices – Black peppercorn, mustard seeds, cloves, and/or any other spices (not ground).
- Raw spices – Garlic or ginger sliced or whole (sliced will give more flavor).
NUTRITION
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.33g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 0.933mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.02mg
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