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Swedish Pickled Beets

By Nika Standen Hazelton

4.6

(11)

A Scandinavian table is seldom without them.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup cider or white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups (approximately) thinly sliced, cooked and peeled beets

Preparation

  1. Combine first five ingredients. Bring to a boil; cool. Place beets in a deep bowl and pour dressing over them. Let stand at least 12 hours before serving. Serve with fried fish, hot and cold meats or on a smörgasbord.

TagsPickleCondimentSwedishScandinavianEuropeanBeetRoot VegetableVegetableSnackNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeVeganVegetarianMake AheadEasyMeal PrepPickle & PreserveWinter
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