How to Pickle Beets

You’ll find the full step-by-step recipe and instructions below, but here’s a brief overview of how to make pickled beets:

Cook the Beets

Boil beets until tender, about 15 minutes. Reserve two cups of beet water, drain the rest, then peel the beets.

Sterilize the Jars

Sterilize wide-mouth canning jars and lids by immersing in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Fill each jar with beets and several whole cloves.

Make the Brine

Boil sugar, beet water, vinegar, and pickling salt. Then, pour the hot brine over the beets and seal the jars.