Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Jewels from the ground, beets delight with their earthy sweetness. Whether you like ruby red, golden, or candy-stripe Chioggia, here's a bunch of ways to put up these gemlike roots.
Pickled Beets Sliced or chunked beets pickled in a sweet brine enhances their natural flavor. Delicious as part of a cheese plate, or with salads. (Image via San Diego Foodstuff)
Beet Pickled Eggs Don't chuck that brine! Use it to pickle hard-boiled eggs for a colorful, and very delicious, treat. (Image via This American Bite)
Kabees el-Lift When fermented with turnip, they become a mustardy, pink pickle known as kabees el-lift, the classic condiment for shawerma. (Image via The Domestic Man)
Beet Kvass The brine from lightly fermented beets makes a healthful probiotic beverage that's good for digestion and balance. (Image via Pickle Me Too)
Beet Radish Kimchi Adding beets to spicy radish kimchi, this recipe adds the "earth" element to a "fire" recipe!(Image via Fermenters Club)
Beet Chips Slice 'em thin and dehydrate them for a crisp snack chip that's way more healthful than potato chips (and way less expensive than store-bought beet chips.) (Image via Eating Rules)
Beet Chutney Add in some warming spices for a chutney that goes way beyond the usual Major Grey's. (Image via The Bitten Word)
Beet Almond Dip This dip features roasted beets, almonds and ginger. It's light and tangy--vegan, gluten free and Passover friendly. (Image via Cooking with Amy)