Pickled Umeboshi Beets

Serves: 5

Carolyne Schoen

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

71

Spice

44

Sweetness

58

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 475°F

2

Wrap beets in foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender, 1–1 1/4 hours

3

Unwrap; let cool slightly

4

Remove skin, then cut beets into wedges

5

Place in a small bowl, add umeboshi and vinegar, and toss to coat

6

DO AHEAD: Beets can be made 5 days ahead

7

Cover and chill

8

Preheat oven to 475°F

9

Wrap beets in foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender, 1–1 1/4 hours

10

Unwrap; let cool slightly

11

Remove skin, then cut beets into wedges

12

Place in a small bowl, add umeboshi and vinegar, and toss to coat

13

DO AHEAD: Beets can be made 5 days ahead

14

Cover and chill