Fresh Pickled Beet Melody

A modern day spin on an old-time favorite, incorporating fresh beets, carrots. and onion in a tangy, sweet marinade. Very quick and easy to make. Beets stain! Make sure to wear an apron!

Ingredients

• 6 beets, stems removed
• 4 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch slices
• 1 large onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
• 1 ½ cups cider vinegar
• 0.6666666666666666 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 2 teaspoons dried dill
• 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.3333333333333333 cup olive oil

Steps

1. Place whole beets in a pot and cover with water. Bring water to a boil, cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until beets are tender, about 30 minutes.
2. Place carrots in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until firm but tender, about 6 minutes. Place carrots in a colander under cold water to stop the cooking process, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove peels and discard; cut beets into thin slices.
3. Whisk cider vinegar, sugar, ginger, orange zest, dill, sea salt, garlic powder, mustard, and black pepper together in a microwave-safe bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. Whisk oil into cider dressing mixture. Microwave dressing on high for 2 minutes; whisk again.
4. Combine beets, carrots, and onions together in a large container; pour dressing on top and mix well. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.