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Easy Refrigerator Pickled Beets

Tender sliced beets chilled in a sweet-and-tangy vinegar brine scented with whole cloves and allspice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 medium fresh beets
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Scrub the beets and trim the tops, leaving about 1 inch of stem. Place them in a Dutch oven and add enough water to cover.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes, until the beets are tender.
  3. Drain and cool the beets until easy to handle. Peel and slice them, then place the slices in a heat-safe bowl.
  4. Combine the vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the hot brine over the sliced beets. Cool slightly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Drain before serving. Store refrigerated.