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Beet Pickles and Sweet Dill Pickles from Estelle and Richard
These quick pickle recipes offer an easy, no-cook approach to preserving two classic condiments. Beet Pickles combine the earthy sweetness of beets with a tangy vinegar-sugar blend, ideal for serving alongside roasts or as a vibrant salad topping. The Sweet Dill Pickles bring together sliced dill pickles with sugar, vinegar, and classic pickling spices to produce a crunchy, sweet-tart flavor perfect for sandwiches or charcuterie boards. These recipes reflect mid-20th-century kitchen shortcuts for flavor-packed results with minimal effort and no canning required
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Beet Pickles:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ to 1 cup vinegar
  • 3 cups beets (Cooked or canned, sliced)

For Sweet Dill Pickles:

  • 1 jar sliced dill pickles (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • ½ cup tarragon vinegar
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • 1 tsp mustard seed

Instructions
 

Prepare Beet Pickles

  • Mix 1 cup sugar and ¾ to 1 cup vinegar in a bowl
  • Pour the mixture over cooked or canned sliced beets
  • Let stand at room temperature for about 2 days
  • Store in refrigerator and serve chilled

Prepare Sweet Dill Pickles

  • Drain and rinse 1 large jar of sliced dill pickles
  • In a bowl, combine 2 cups sugar, ½ cup tarragon vinegar, 1 tsp celery seed, and 1 tsp mustard seed
  • Pour mixture over the drained pickles
  • Let stand at room temperature for 3 days
  • Store in refrigerator and serve chilled

Tips

  • Use apple cider vinegar for a fruitier, richer flavor.
  • Add whole spices (cloves, cinnamon, allspice) for a warm, old-fashioned profile.
  • Substitute brown sugar for deeper caramel notes.
  • Add orange zest for brightness.
  • Use roasted beets for a smokier, more intense flavor.
  • Reduce sugar by half for a less sweet pickle.
  • Add sliced onions for a tangy, sweet vegetable mixture.
  • Use red wine vinegar for a gourmet variation.
  • Store in the refrigerator for best texture and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword beets, heirloom recipe, homemade preserves, nostalgic food, pickles, simple recipe, vintage recipes
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