Ingredients
• 2 lbs fresh beets
• 1 cup white vinegar
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground cloves (optional)
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
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👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the beets
Wash beets and boil until fork-tender (30–40 minutes).
Drain, cool, peel, and slice.
2. Make the brine
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and spices.
Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. Jar it up
Pack sliced beets into clean jars.
Pour hot brine over beets, fully covering them.
4. Cool & chill
Let cool, seal, and refrigerate at least 24 hours before eating.
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⭐ Tips
• Gets better after 2–3 days
• Great on salads, sandwiches, or straight from the jar
• Keeps refrigerated up to 3 weeksh