Also, try this recipe for ginger pickled beets for some extra zing!
Benefits of pickling veggies
If you haven’t pickled veggies or done any canning before, here are a couple of reasons why you’re on the right path:
Pearl onions: these onions go by many names, like cocktail onions, picklers, baby onions, and button onions and they may be labelled as such at your local grocery store. Pearl onions are great for this recipe because they are smaller and sweeter than a white, yellow, or purple onion. Beets: The jewel-toned gems are the star of the show. They are earthy and sweet, and when pickled take on a tangy flavor, too. Apple cider vinegar: This will be the main pickling agent. Apple cider vinegar isn’t as strong as white vinegar, but will still act to preserve the pickled vegetables and add that essential acidic taste. Maple syrup: To balance out the acid, add maple syrup to the brine. There is a mild maple flavor in the brine, and the natural sweetness comes through. Water: You’ll add some water to the brine to dilute the strong acidic taste. Black peppercorns: Use whole peppercorns (instead of cracked pepper) to add a fresh peppery taste. Salt: Just a teaspoon of salt will help balance all the flavors and add a bit of saltiness to the brine. Star anise: If you’ve never cooked with star anise before, you can find it in the spice isle. They are a beautiful, star-shaped spice that taste something like licorice. Fresh ginger: Add several slices of fresh ginger to your boiling pot of brine. The ginger, maple syrup, and star anise pair so well together.
Salad: Slice the beets and add the onions to a beautiful pumpkin spinach salad or add them to your go-to salad to change things up a little. Might we suggest adding some feta cheese – delish! Sandwich: Slice the beets and onions and add to a crusty, hearty sandwich, perhaps with some goat cheese and arugula. Or add them to a burger, like this chicken feta spinach burger. Charcuterie: A great way to serve your pickled veg is to add it to a gorgeous charcuterie spread. Add a couple toothpicks or way for people to pick them up easily and it’ll disappear before your eyes! Fish: Dice up the pickled beets and onions and serve it as a topping or side to a beautiful piece of fish, like this pistachio crusted salmon.
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