Pickled Beets with Star Anise

Name: Pickled Beets with Star Anise
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 20 inches diameter beets; 177 milliliters dry red wine; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 177 milliliters red wine vinegar; 3 whole star anise pods; 118 milliliters sugar

Pickled Beets with Star Anise might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 301 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe serves 2. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have diameter beets, wine, sugar, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Trim green tops from beets, leaving 1 inch of stems attached (do not trim root end).

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Beet

Place beets in a large pot.

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Beet

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Pot

Add water to cover by 2 inches. Boil until beets are tender, about 1 hour.

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Beet

Water

Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Peel and trim beets.

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Beet

Water

Cut into quarters. Pack into a clean, hot 1-quart jar.

Meanwhile, bring vinegar and remaining ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

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Sugar

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Remove from heat, cover, and let syrup steep for 1 hour.

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Syrup

Remove star anise from syrup and return to a boil over high heat.

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Star Anise

Syrup

Pour syrup over beets, leaving 1/2 inch space on top. Shake to dislodge any air pockets. Wipe rim, seal, and process jar in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes. Allow at least a week to pickle before eating.

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