First pickling of the year

rem858 · « **on:** June 29, 2013, 18:36 »

Just finished the first row of beetroot 8 jars in total doesn't beer taste better this time of year !!

rowan57 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2013, 20:47 »

How do you pickle yours out of curiosity?

rem858 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2013, 20:58 »

I keep it simple boil till soft remove skins slice and put in sterilised jars fill with spiced vinegar job done

rowan57 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2013, 22:12 »

Will it keep for a long time or is it a fridge pickle?

grinling · « **Reply #4 on:** June 29, 2013, 22:26 »

Will keep for a couple of months, but will soften over time.

Beetroot queen · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2013, 22:41 »

Did someone say beetroot, we had roasted beets today. Ahhh heaven

Wiltshire Worms · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2013, 20:02 »

we had our first picking today...wont be pickling for a while mrs w would live on beetroot if she could

do they freeze well?

Sparkyrog · « **Reply #7 on:** June 30, 2013, 20:05 »

They tend to go soft if frozen ! if anyone has ideas I am all ears.... but I do find pickled lasts at least 2 yrs

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