Ginger Pickled Beets

5 ingredients
20 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 or 6 medium red beets (about 1 1/2 pounds without greens), tails and about 1 inch of stems left intact
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced, peeled fresh ginger (about 1 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside.
  2. 2
    Cover the beets with cold water by 2 inches in a large saucepan.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  4. 4
    Simmer the beets until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Transfer the beets with a slotted spoon to the ice-water bath.
  6. 6
    Discard the cooking liquid.
  7. 7
    Trim the beets, and rub off the skins with paper towels, or peel the beets with a paring knife.
  8. 8
    Cut the beets into very thin rounds; transfer to a large bowl.
  9. 9
    Bring the ginger, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  10. 10
    Pour the liquid over the beets; stir.
  11. 11
    Let stand until completely cool, at least 1 hour.
  12. 12
    Transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate up to 1 month.
  13. 13
    Per serving (1/2 cup)
  14. 14
    Calories: 91
  15. 15
    Fat: 0g
  16. 16
    Cholesterol: 0mg
  17. 17
    Carbohydrate: 33g
  18. 18
    Sodium: 309mg
  19. 19
    Protein: 1g
  20. 20
    Fiber: 3g

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