Quick Balsamic Pickled Beets

This summer, we're making it easier than ever to eat the rainbow. If you grew up in a pickling household, odds are you always had jars and jars of pickled vegetables lining the pantry walls. Real-deal pickling takes time and dedication, two things that we don't always have these days. But what if we told you that you could achieve the same flavor of hours and hours of pickling in a matter of minutes? Our Quick Balsamic Pickled Beets come together lightning-quick, and the results might just rival all those glass jars Grandma stored in her pantry.

Brighten up your veggie spread with an instant side that'll add a pop of pink to your plate. These quick pickled beets are earthy, tart, and sweet. Did we mention that lovely, vibrant pink-purple hue? The secret to achieving maximum flavor with minimal time is in the cooking method. Because the raw beets cook in the pickling liquid, they draw in all that good flavor right away—you don't have to brine the beets for days or weeks to achieve that flavor. White balsamic has a softer acidity than other types of vinegar and works especially well to develop delicate, but still punchy flavor here. These pickled beets would be great on a salad or served alongside some fried chicken or BBQ. Time to get pickling!