Pink Pickled Turnips

Name: Pink Pickled Turnips
Ingredients: 1 small red beet, trimmed, peeled, quartered; 1 red chile (such as Fresno),halved lengthwise (optional); 1 pound small turnips, trimmed, peeled, quartered; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 small red beet, trimmed, peeled, quartered
1 red chile (such as Fresno),halved lengthwise (optional)
1 pound small turnips, trimmed, peeled, quartered
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1

Combine beet, chile (if using), and turnips in a 1-quart heatproof jar or container.
2

Bring vinegar, salt, sugar, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.
3

Pour pickling liquid over turnip mixture and let cool. Cover and chill at least 1 week before using.
4

Do ahead: Turnip mixture can be pickled 4 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.