Ingredients You’ll Need
To make a basic batch of homemade pickled beets, you’ll need:
For the Beets:
- 2 pounds fresh beets, washed and trimmed
- Water (for boiling)
For the Pickling Brine:
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar for a sharper flavor)
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2–3 whole cloves (optional for a warm spice note)
- 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
