For homemade pickled beets, you’ll need:
- 4–5 medium fresh beets
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon whole cloves (optional)
- 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)
Optional additions: sliced onion, mustard seeds, or a bay leaf.