[rictic]

Hello all.

I have pickled some beetroot by adding 2 tbs of pickling spice to 1 pint of pickling vinegar. However it still has a very strong vinegar taste, what am I doing wrong?

Keep the faith.

Rictic.

[MoreWhisky]

Last yr i used pickling vinegar with my beetroot, which tasted very strong, i was told it should   mellow with age.  It didnt and had to chuck it out as no one wanted any 

What ype of vinegar is best for Beetroot ??

[Madame Cholet]

I had the same problem last week and was told to add 2 tbls of sugar to pint vinager and it took the strong edge off. I can't leave it alone now.

[MoreWhisky]

Nice tip i will try that 

[daisy1990]

I always use normal sarsens malt vinegar and it tastes grand!

[Springlands]

I always use normal sarsens malt vinegar and it tastes grand!

That is what I would do with just a little sugar to reduce the acidic taste. For pickles such as beetroot, onions, red cabbage or peppers I prefer not to add spices as I think that the taste of the veggies can be overpowered. Do add a number of spices to cukes as think they need it.

[Debz]

My mum swears by malt vinegar and two teaspoons of sugar dissolved into it per jam jar.

[catllar]

Don't you think it has a lot to do with personal taste? Some find vinegar just too strong, me included. I don't make pickled beetroot but have been given some by a friend. When I want to use it I drain it, rinse it quickly under the tap  and then dress it with olive oil, a bit of garlic and (whisper the word) crunchy seasalt.

[Springlands]

Don't you think it has a lot to do with personal taste? Some find vinegar just too strong, me included. I don't make pickled beetroot but have been given some by a friend. When I want to use it I drain it, rinse it quickly under the tap  and then dress it with olive oil, a bit of garlic and (whisper the word) crunchy seasalt.

Sounds good - might try that some time - including the salt.

[MoreWhisky]

Extra Salt for me to!

[Madame Cholet]

I was born and bred on beetroot sandwiches. I like them as a hot veg with out vinager but cold they don't quite hit the spot without.

[jamima]

I also use normal malt vinegar tastes fine 

[barley]

I know this is an old thread but what sort of sugar is added to pickling vinegar caster or brown

beetroot glut needs pickling for winter

[mumofstig]

ordinary white granulated is ok 

[Trillium]

To one quart of beets I add 2 tbsp white vinegar and it's just enough to season the beets without being vinegary, which I hate and can't eat anyway.