Pickled Beets ~ Foamheart

[foamheart]

Yesterday a friend brought me 6 bunches of perfectly uniform sized beets. They were even cleaned, beets without dirty how novel!

So I made pickle beets. I wouldn't eat a beet on a dare but pickled beets is a whole different story. I'll fight you for them.

I used Mom's Blue Book which is what she used to make them. Oddly enough the book has been republished nearly evey year since her mother's mother used it. I have two or three editions myself. So I grab one.

The syrup didn't seem right so I cruised the WWW and checked the Bell/Kerr recipes. Nope didn't ring true either.

I finally pulled out my Mom's old blue, blue book (I know novel huh?).

It seems that every new publish it changed. So I now know when someone recomends a recipe or I do to another you need to get the right also.

Eight pint jars of pickled beets (a gallon, I figured that out with a pencil or paper!). AND a quart and 2 pints of boiled pickled eggs. Just in time for Easter.





Now I need make some more of those amish pickled eggs and I'll be ready for deviled eggs for Easter.

BTW beet juice suxor! LOL

 

[kenzmad22]

OMG! I love eggs picled in beet juice! For those of us without moms book, can you post the recipe?

 

[foamheart]

OMG! I love eggs picled in beet juice! For those of us without moms book, can you post the recipe?

Sure, but I highly recommend you get a "Ball Blue Book". It and Betty Crocker will always save your butt.

Yields approx. 3 qts.

3 Qts. - Beets cleaned, cooked and skinned. (About 24 small)
2 C - Sugar
2 - Cinnamon Sticks
1 Tbsp - Whole All spice
1 1/2 tsp. Salt
3 1/2 C - Vinegar
1 1/2 C - water

Add all the spices water and vinegar and boil 10 mins.

Hot pack the jars, Stir gently to get out air bubbles, then add syrup to 1/2" from top.

Then add lids and water bath for 30 mins.

Notes, make sure your beets are done, no one wants hard pickles. Also I add a jar cocktail onions divided in the jars.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Thanks for posting Foamy didn't see this before I requested the recipe on the other posting. Looks somewhat like the recipe we have.

Warren

 

[foamheart]

I can't suggest enough, the Ball Blue Books are not expensive. And since I have now publicly given it my stamp of approval they'll fly off the shelves and never reprint again.

Everything from Pickled peppers to fruit roll ups. 75% of all Mom's pickle recipes all come from it.

I can't post a link to where to buy them while they last? That doesn't help others very well.

 

[Misplaced Nebraskan]

Thanks foamheart ! Love me some pickled beats! and many other pickled things! I really need to venture into this world of DIY. Thanks for the info on the Blue Book

 

[cooker613]

Yesterday a friend brought me 6 bunches of perfectly uniform sized beets. They were even cleaned, beets without dirty how novel!

So I made pickle beets. I wouldn't eat a beet on a dare but pickled beets is a whole different story. I'll fight you for them.

I used Mom's Blue Book which is what she used to make them. Oddly enough the book has been republished nearly evey year since her mother's mother used it. I have two or three editions myself. So I grab one.

The syrup didn't seem right so I cruised the WWW and checked the Bell/Kerr recipes. Nope didn't ring true either.

I finally pulled out my Mom's old blue, blue book (I know novel huh?).

It seems that every new publish it changed. So I now know when someone recomends a recipe or I do to another you need to get the right also.

Eight pint jars of pickled beets (a gallon, I figured that out with a pencil or paper!). AND a quart and 2 pints of boiled pickled eggs. Just in time for Easter.

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Now I need make some more of those amish pickled eggs and I'll be ready for deviled eggs for Easter.

BTW beet juice suxor! LOL

My Bubbie used to make pickled beets (russel in Yiddish) and turn them into a cold borscht for Passover. Unfortunatly, my family are all beet haters.

 

[foamheart]

Thanks foamheart ! Love me some pickled beats! and many other pickled things! I really need to venture into this world of DIY. Thanks for the info on the Blue Book

Its 10.00 at Amazon, I think its called Preserving there now. But it also calls it "Ball Blue Books" Its well worth the money. And don't try and do like Mom did. I do 6 or 8 pints at a time, Mom would do 40 or 50 quarts. Thats too much, ts exhausting work.

 

[foamheart]

My Bubbie used to make pickled beets (russel in Yiddish) and turn them into a cold borscht for Passover. Unfortunatly, my family are all beet haters.

I HATE few things but beets and turnips immediately come to mind.... LOL Beet pickles only start off as beets, they are not beets when ya eat them.

 

[Misplaced Nebraskan]

Its 10.00 at Amazon, I think its called Preserving there now. But it also calls it "Ball Blue Books" Its well worth the money. And don't try and do like Mom did. I do 6 or 8 pints at a time, Mom would do 40 or 50 quarts. Thats too much, ts exhausting work.

Found this one here.

 

[Steve H]

Just ordered one. Never heard of this book before. I bought the 37th edition. For 10.00 I'll give it a try. Thanks for the heads up. I love pickled eggs in beet juice. Haven't tried pickled beets though. Might try it.

 

[HalfSmoked]

Just the eggs without a yoke Steve.

Warren

 

[Steve H]

Just the eggs without a yoke Steve.

Warren

LOL!

 

[Hawging It]

My Granny and mother were from Ferriday, Louisiana. Birthplace of the Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis. As a small child, I remember going to Granny's in the summer and spending 3 weeks with her. She had a water well and outhouse. No plumbing. The house was huge and a breeze always drifted through the house. She always had pickled beets and pickled olives on the counter. I was hooked on both before I was 6 years old and still eat them on regular basis to this day. Great memories!!!

 

[tropics]

Kevin recipe looks close to mine,thanks for sharing.Should be able to start some beets growing in a few weeks.LIKES Brother
Richie

 

[HalfSmoked]

Just planted mind last Thursday Richie. Big difference being a little farther north huh.

Warren

 

[foamheart]

Just ordered one. Never heard of this book before. I bought the 37th edition. For 10.00 I'll give it a try. Thanks for the heads up. I love pickled eggs in beet juice. Haven't tried pickled beets though. Might try it.

I realize you are in the north and probably never had pinto beans w/ chow-chow or Piccalilli, or some sweet corn relish but now you have the book its whatever you'd like to try. There is some outstanding recipes as well as excellent easy to understand instructions. You'll be proud you got it.

 

[mosparky]

So Foamy, what edition is your moms old Blue book ?

 

[foamheart]

My Granny and mother were from Ferriday, Louisiana. Birthplace of the Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis. As a small child, I remember going to Granny's in the summer and spending 3 weeks with her. She had a water well and outhouse. No plumbing. The house was huge and a breeze always drifted through the house. She always had pickled beets and pickled olives on the counter. I was hooked on both before I was 6 years old and still eat them on regular basis to this day. Great memories!!!

Its strange how smells and tastes link us with the past. I am glad you got a happy thought.

 

[foamheart]

Kevin recipe looks close to mine,thanks for sharing.Should be able to start some beets growing in a few weeks.LIKES Brother
Richie

Thanks Richie! Oh and good luck on those beets.

Just planted mind last Thursday Richie. Big difference being a little farther north huh.

Warren

Yes there is>>> LOL.........