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June 7, 2017 · 4 Comments

Homemade Pickled Beets

Dairy Free Recipes· Gluten Free Recipes· Salad Recipes· Summer BBQ's

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Make your own Pickled Beets at home with fresh beets and red onions marinated in white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sugar and fresh tarragon.

Pickled beets in a square white bowl.

As a child, I remember going to family picnics and without fail, there would always be pickled beets as a salad option. I never particularly cared for them when I was young. But I now love them; especially on top of tossed salad. 

With my new found love of fresh beets, I decided to give the old recipe a makeover using fresh ingredients like beets and tarragon; then using a white balsamic vinegar to give it a slightly different flavor.

a bowl of pickled beets on the table

How do you make Pickled Beets?

To make this recipe, start by placing the beets in a pot; then cover with water. Bring them to a boil;  then reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer until the beets have softened.

Cooking times may vary depending on size, but they can take approximately 20-40 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool in cold water.

Next, peel the beet skins, slice beets into ¼" thick slices; then cut into manageable, bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl and add the onions.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, tarragon and sugar until it's combined; then add it to the beets.

a bowl of pickled beets Mix well and season with salt and pepper as desired. Like I've said before. I salt everything so I don't usually add salt to my recipes because I know I'll always add it before I eat it. 🙂

Allow the beets to refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, but they taste better if you let them sit overnight so they really get that tangy flavor.

These Pickled Beets were so refreshing and flavorful and would make a lovely salad for any upcoming summer gathering. Try mixing it up a bit by using other flavored vinegars and fresh herbs. ~Enjoy!

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Pickled Beets

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Make your own Pickled Beets at home with fresh beets and red onions marinated in white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sugar and fresh tarragon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Resting Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 50 minutes mins
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large fresh beets (stems removed)
  • ¼ cup thin sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar (or white distilled vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the beets in a pot, then cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and allow to simmer until the beets have softened. Cooking times may vary depending on size, but will take approximately 20-40 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool in cold water.
  • Peel the beet skins, slice beets into ¼" thick slices; then cut into manageable, bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl; then add the onions.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, tarragon and sugar until it's combined; then add it to the beets. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
  • Allow to refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Notes

*Allow for extra refrigeration time. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 454mgPotassium: 712mgFiber: 6gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Debi RecipesForMyBoys says

    June 24, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Thank you for sharing these gorgeous Pickled Beets on Thursday's Treasures, my sweet friend! I cannot wait to make them!

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      June 24, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      You're very welcome my friend, I'm so glad you liked them. xo

      Reply
  2. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    June 23, 2013 at 2:02 am

    We LOVE pickled beets and I make them frequently. I always roast mine, pickle them in 1 part sugar, 1 part sherry vinegar and 1 part apple cider vinegar and add lots of red onion. So good!

    Reply
    • Carrie Farias says

      June 23, 2013 at 5:15 pm

      Oh that sounds really good Anita!

      Reply

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