If you ever try homemade pickled beets, you'll never want to return to the store-bought stuff. This recipe can be easily stored in the fridge and requires no pickling skills or equipment. These pickled beets are pre-roasted and then marinated in vinegar, which gives them a complex caramelized but tangy taste.
Ingredients for Refrigerator Pickled Beets:
Method of preparing the Refrigerator Pickled Beets:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Rinse and scrub the beets thoroughly. Put each beet on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle a little oil, season with salt and pepper, and then wrap the beets in foil.
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Put the beets on a baking sheet and bake for 30-45 minutes. The beets should be tender. Let the beets cool before removing the aluminum foil.
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Peel the beets and thinly slice them. Then stack the beet slices in mason jars.
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Add water, sugar, vinegar, salt, bay leaves, and peppercorns into a pot and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
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Pour the marinade over the beets. Wait for the beets to cool and then seal the jars with lids. Refrigerate for 4-7 days before serving.
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Unopened pickled beets can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 months.
Source: Platingpixels.com