Homemade Pickled Beets Recipe

Basic Ingredients:

6 medium beets, washed and trimmed

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup water

½ cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)

½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns (optional)

1 cinnamon stick (optional)

Optional Add-Ins (for extra flavor):

2–3 whole cloves of garlic (for a savory twist)

1 small onion, thinly sliced (adds a nice tangy flavor)

1 teaspoon mustard seeds (for a bit of spice)

2 bay leaves (for aroma)

A few fresh dill sprigs (for a fresher, herby taste)

1 tablespoon honey (to balance the acidity)