mum's beet pickles
Mum's pickles and relishes, fruits and jams were the best! She left me all these great recipes, but didn't write down any methods. I guess that's why we have the internet eh? Mum always stored things in the coolest spots in the house - cupboards in the basement. Some things have to sit longer before eating them, but I'm sure we were eating things shortly after Mum made them. I'm not a canner, but I think I might try some jams and beet pickles just to see if I can can lol. Wash lots of jars! Mum spoiled me for beet pickles. I have never found any, made or bought that come close.
prep time
cook time
method
Canning/Preserving
yield
Ingredients
- 4 quarts beets
- 1 tablespoon pickling salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons pickling spice, in a bag
How To Make mum's beet pickles
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Step 1Clean and boil whole beets until tender
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Step 2Add a tbsp of pickling salt while cooking.
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Step 3Peel and cut or slice and put in sterilized jars.
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Step 4In a pot, add sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spices. Boil for 5 minutes and pour over beets in sterilized jars and seal. Store in a cool, dark place. We were eating them in 3 - 4 weeks and right up til the next canning season.
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Category:
Other Side Dishes
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#canning
Keyword:
#pickles
Keyword:
#beets
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Canning/Preserving
Culture:
Canadian
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