I wish I had a pound for every jar of pickled beetroot (beets) that I put up when my family was growing up. I'd be a very rich woman. I used to put up tons of fruits and vegetables every year . . . jams and jellies, pickles and relishes . . . chutneys and fruit butters. Dill pickles were always a favourite along with green tomato chow . . . but I don't mind admitting my favourite of it all were the pickled beetroot. I LOVE PICKLED BEETROOT!
Of course with there just being two of us in the house now, its just not practical these days to do all that preserving, but I do get a hankering from time to time for some home pickled beetroot. Oh, I know I can buy it in the shops . . . but it's just not the same.
I love, LOVE this recipe because you end up with just one jar of lovely pickled beets . . . and you start off by roasting them. Did you know that roasting beetroot enhances this lovely vegetables natural sweetness? It does . . . I love roasted beetroot.
The brine for these is a simple one . . . red wine vinegar, sugar and water flavoured with salt, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, star anise and a goodly pinch of crushed red chillies . . . depending on how much fire you want in your ice. I prefer less, but if you like spicy things you can certainly add more.
Beautiful on their own with grilled meats and fish . . . or in sandwiches, or (my personal favourite) in lovely salads with goats cheese and plenty of salad greens! Mmmmm . . . so good. I just adore these.
*Fire and Ice Roasted Pickled Beetroot*
Makes one pint jar
Never added spices..how great is that? Thanks Marie.
ReplyDeleteI like that it only makes one jar Monique! And the spice is nice. Xoxo
ReplyDeleteI think the beets look amazing dear Marie!
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This is one of my favourite preserves, too. I can't wait to try roasting them instead of boiling - a neat idea.
ReplyDeleteI was craving these today! How funny that your post is about pickled beets. I looked for some beets at the Farmer's Market but no one had them. I also used to pickle a dozen jars of these every summer and now only need a jar or two. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gloria! They are very hard to photograph! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris! Roasting really enhances their natural sweetness! I had all I could do to not eat them before pickling them! I was sorely tempted! xoxo
Thanks Leonora! I hope you will give these a go and that you enjoy them! xoxo