This is another recipe that I posted a few years ago that is very popular that I recently the pictures and an added video. Beet relish (or beetroot as we call them in the U.K.) is delicious on open-faced sandwiches on really good bread with cheese, in sandwiches, with cheese and crackers or even on a burger. Another way I enjoy eating beets is roasted, which are perfect in Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad (picture below).
Roasted Beets
What sets this beet relish apart is the roasting of the beets. I prefer to peel beets before roasting because there is a lot of dirt and grit on the skin. Roasting is a no fuss effort, just wrap the peeled beets in foil and roast. If you think you don’t like beets, then you probably have not had them in their best form. Alone without seasonings, can they taste a little like dirt, that is why this relish will change your mind. If you’re familiar to preparing beets, you will know how messy they can be with regard to the beet juice dying your skin and anything it may come in contact with. I recommend 2 important tools, a pair of plastic gloves and a dark cutting board.
How to can/preserve beets
Per the USDA, jars do not need to be sterilized prior to using a water canning bath if being boiled for 10 minutes or longer, which applies in this case. This canning method is for a simple water bath. Make sure you are using proper canning jars (the ones in my pictures are just for the photos and not for canning/preserving). Place a round wire rack in the bottom of a deep pan (or canning pot). You must elevate the jars off the bottom of the pan to prevent them from breaking. Fill the pan with water (it should cover the jars by 1 to 2 inches). Bring the water to a boil, use tongs to carefully add the filled and sealed jars, cover with a lid and boil for 10 minutes. Remove the jars carefully. If you’ve tried this Beet Relish or any other recipe on the blog then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how it turned out in the comments below. I love to hear from my readers!
You can adjust the sugar amount to your desired sweetness.
