Beets tend to be one of those vegetables that people either love or hate. I was lucky enough to have a mom who canned and a garden we were experimenting with at the time. The end result was the discovery of Pickled Beets.
As a rule, I enjoy a variety of pickles but most of what I’ve enjoyed have been the cucumber variety with some cabbage thrown in for good measure. Beets were an entirely different thing. They have an earthy rich flavor that, when mixed with pickling brine, becomes something elevated.
I love to keep a jar in my fridge. They are usually sold as ‘Harvard Beets’ but if you decide to try making pickled beets at home, check your recipes carefully. Harvard Beet recipes usually add butter and a few other items which change the end product.
Taste of Home has a good recipe for home made Picked Beets that is worth checking out. Click HERE to read it. I particularly like the suggestion to start with canned beets as it will save time.
As we move into Fall and the end of year holidays, it might be an idea to add some to your holiday table and see what happens. Who knows? You might have a convert or two.
Enjoy!
