Appetizer for 6
Quick Pickled Beets
Tender beets and onion soak in a sweet, spiced vinegar brine for a bright pickle ready after cooling.
$7.20for 4 servings
$1.80 per serving$7.20 for 4
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- 120 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beets$1.99/lb typical | 5 lb | $9.95Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.16Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.80 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 5 lb beets
- 5 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large onion
- 5 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp whole black peppercorn
- 2 tbsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp whole coriander
- 1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp whole anise seed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Steps
- Boil the beets in a large pot of water for 25 minutes until fork-tender.
- Cool the beets for 5 minutes, peel them, slice them, and slice the onion.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar, bay leaves, peppercorns, dill, coriander, red pepper, anise, and rosemary in a large pot.
- Boil the brine for 5 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Place the beets and onion in a large heatproof container, pour the hot brine over them, and cool for 10 minutes.
- Refrigerate the pickles until chilled.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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