Pickling beetroot.

[greenishfing]

I never thought I liked pickled beetroot although I love roasted beetroot. However my husband bought some B**ters baby beetroot in a sweet malt vinegar and I quite like them. They haven't got that vinegary bite most have. Has anyone got a recomended recipe that is similar. Sweet, without the "bite" that doesn't have to be fridged until it is opened.

[Scarlet]

You can use your usual recipe of pickling spices and vinegar and then just add sugar to the mixture until it is sweet enough for your needs.

Use the sterilised/warm jars/prepared beetroot.

I don't really follow a recipe anymore - but basically.
Add Vinegar to the pan, then add the spices/herbs you like - I use peppercorn seeds, mustard seeds, dried chillies, bay leaf - you can add cinnamon, cloves etc.
Bring to the boil, add sugar to taste and pour over beetroot.

[Aberdeenplotter]

I just use brown malt vinegar (no spices) and add sugar. Do some small batches and experiment with the amount of sugar until you achieve the taste you are looking for.

[Nicos]

I find cidre vinegar less potent for most pickles

[Cornerplot51]

Something we want to try so watching with interest, can beetroot be grown in containers?

[greenishfing]

Something we want to try so watching with interest, can beetroot be grown in containers?

I've never done it but I don't see why not.

I've made lots of chutneys and Piccalilli in the past without a problem but this year I made pickled limes which went mouldy very quickly. This is why I worried about doing beetroot.

[Scarlet]

Did you water the vinegar down?

[greenishfing]

Did you water the vinegar down?

I can't remember. I followed a recipe which I've now lost.