Bick’s Pickled Beets

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 20

A tasty and tangy recipe for Bick's Pickled Beets

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

15g

Fat

Bick's Pickled Beets are a delicious way to enjoy beets. Their unique tangy flavor adds a nice contrast to the earthy taste of the beets, which can be an acquired taste. Whether eaten as a side dish or added to salads, they provide a burst of flavor and nutrition. The pickling process can be time-consuming, but the end result is well worth the effort. With their beautiful deep-red color, Bick's Pickled Beets are not only delicious but a visually pleasing addition to any table.

Instructions

1.	Cook beets until they are tender.
2.	Peel the cooked beets and cut them into slices or cubes.
3.	Slice onions into thin pieces and mix them together with the beets.
4.	In a saucepan, mix pickling salt, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and whole cloves with white vinegar and water.
5.	Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar and salt has dissolved.
6.	Pour the hot liquid over the sliced vegetables.
7.	Cover and let cool down to room temperature
8.	Refrigerate.

PROS

Bick’s Pickled Beets are a flavorful and healthy way to enjoy this delicious vegetable.

They are great as a side dish or as an addition to sandwiches and salads.

The pickling process adds tanginess to the beets which enhances the flavors and makes them more enjoyable.

CONS

Beets are a root vegetable and not everyone likes their earthy taste.

Some may also find the pickling process too time-consuming and complicated.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beets are a nutrient-rich vegetable that is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
They have anti-inflammatory properties and can help lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
Pickled beets also contain probiotics that support digestive health.

	8 cups raw beets ( golf ball size )
	2 cups onions
	4 cups white vinegar
	1 1/2 cups water ( reserved from cooking beets )
	1 tablespoon pickling salt
	1 cup sugar
	1/2 tablespoon whole cloves
	4 inches cinnamon sticks