Pickled Beets (For Canning)

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Ingredients

  • 35 -40 small beets, unpeeled
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves

Instructions

  1. In a large pot cook the unpeeled beets until fork-tender (do not overcook) cool and then remove the skins.
  2. Slice into about 1/4-inch thick or cut into cubes.
  3. Pack snuggly into the canning jars (be careful not to bruise).
  4. In a large saucepan combine the sugar, water, vinegar, ground cloves, allspice, cinnamon and whole cloves; bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes (no sugar granules should remain).
  5. Quickly pour over the beets in the jars, leaving 3/4-inch headspace (the liquid should go no further than the shoulder of the jar!).
  6. Process in a boiling water bath for 12 minutes.
  7. Cool on a rack.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

352 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.4g 13% DV
Total Fat 15.4g 20% DV
Carbs 70.7g 26% DV
Fiber 24.2g 86% DV
Sugar 9g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 285.8mg 12% DV
Potassium 895.8mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 11mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 20.1mg 22% DV
Calcium 540.8mg 42% DV
Iron 8.6mg 48% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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