Quickled Beets | Quick Pickled Beets (hot process)
We don’t all have the space or time to pickle quarts of vegetables to put by for winter. This is a quick and easy way to make small batch pickles overnight that keep for ages in the fridge. (Recipe and photo courtesy Elaine Wilson, FoodYouCanCook.com)
3 tbsp pickling vinegar
3 tbsp water
3 tbsp Beary Berry Honey, liquid or creamed
1 medium beet, peeled
- Halve the beet and lay one half flat side down. Cut it in half again shortways, and thinly slice so that you produce thin half moons. Repeat with the remaining beet half.
- Press the sliced pieces into a 250-ml (1-cup), heat-proof jar. The beets will lose some of their water in the process, so press in as many as you can.
- In a heat proof pan over medium heat, stir together the water, vinegar and honey until the honey dissolves and the liquid comes to a bubble. Remove from the heat.
- Pour the hot liquid over the beets – you might have a bit leftover. Wipe the rim if sticky, then screw on the lid.
- Let sit at room temperature one day, or refrigerate several days. Will last for weeks in the refrigerator.
You can use this method for any vegetable that you want sweet pickled, such as cucumber slices, pearl onions, carrots, etc.
Quickled Beets | Quick Pickled Beets (cold process)
As above, but don’t heat the pickling liquid. Pour the cold liquid over the vegetables then place the jar in the fridge where they will keep for ages. They taste good the next day, but even better the longer they sit. Bonus: you can use any jar that seals well, so great for repurposing. (Recipe courtesy Elaine Wilson, FoodYouCanCook.com)
Tips/Variations:
- Try flavoured Beary Berry honeys: Ginger, Tangerine or Chai would be delicious
- Add 5 or 6 slices of ginger.
- Add pickling spice and/or dill.
- Use orange juice instead of water.
- Add 1 or more sliced chili peppers.
- The hot process quickles faster but will cause colours for most vegetables to fade somewhat. The cold process takes longer but will make crunchier, brighter vegetables.
Recipes copyright ElaineWilson.com, used with permission.
Resources
Beary Berry Honey products available at farmers markets, their farm store near Tofield, in SaveOn Stores, and in many local shops. Visit BearyBerryHoney.com or call 780-662-3577.
Check out EatEastOfEdmonton.com for a listing of the many farms east of Edmonton that you can visit and where they grow our vegetables, grains and the meat we enjoy. You can also get recommended routes for self-guided tours of the region, including the many farms open to visitors.
Visit GoEastRTO.com for suggested day trips of activities, festivals, and sightseeing in the region east of Edmonton.