Sunday, October 21, 2012

Pickled Beets (Pancar Turşusu)

Pickled beets is one of the easiest and, at the same time, the most delicious pickled vegetables of Turkish cuisine. It is considered one of the indispensable mezes of the Turkish raki tables. It is also good with hearty winter dishes such as legumes.1 bunch beets = ~2lb beets = 3-4 medium size beets1 tsp salt11/2  tsp sugar1/2 cup vinegar (red wine, apple, etc)3-4 cloves of garlic, sliced-Wear a dark color shirt or a very...