Clove Pickled Beets Recipes

CLOVE PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Cook beets in water with salt until done.
• Peel and quarter beets.
• Have glass jars HOT.
• Drop HOT beets into jars.
• Cover with HOT broth.
• Put HOT lids on to seal.

OLD FASHIONED PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Scrub beets and trim tops to remove leaves. Place in a Dutch oven or large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 25-35 minutes. Remove from water; cool. Peel beets and quarter. Cut each quarter into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• In a medium saucepan combine the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and spices.
• Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Add 2 cups of sliced, cooked beets. Return to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Cool on counter before placing in refrigerator to chill for at least 8 hours before serving.
• Store covered in refrigerated for up to one month. I doubt they'll last that long!

CANNED SPICED PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• In a large pot, mix the white vinegar, sugar, water, cinnamon, salt, and cloves together; bring the mixture to a boil, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the beets, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars, lids, and rings in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, pack the sliced beets into the hot, sterilized jars, and pour in the beet liquid to fill the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a sterilized knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 30 minutes. Add more time if you are at high altitude.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

15-MINUTE PICKLED BEETS (KITCHEN HACK VERSION)

Steps:

• Drain beet juice from the jar, leaving about 1/2 inch juice in the bottom.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, salt, and cloves in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves into a syrup, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Pour syrup over beets in the jar, covering them completely. Seal jar and shake gently.
• Refrigerate beets for 2 to 3 days before serving.

GRANDMA JACKIE'S PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Sterilize 5 (1 pint) jars with lids and rings. Keep hot.
• Place beets into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until beets are tender enough to pierce with a fork, but not mushy. Drain and cool, reserving 2 1/2 cups of the water from the beets. When beets are cool enough to handle, peel and trim the ends. Cut into wedges or chunks if desired and pack into hot jars.
• While the beets are cooking, combine the sugar, vinegar, pickling salt, lemon juice and clove oil in a large saucepan or pot. Bring to a boil. Pour the hot brine over the beets in the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe the rims with a clean towel and seal with lids and rings. Set at room temperature for 24 hours, then store in the refrigerator. Wait a few days before eating to allow beets to soak up the flavor.