Quick Pickled Beets

Ingredients

• 1 pound beets
• 2 ounces red onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
• 2 bay leaves

Directions

1. Trim the tops and bottoms of the beets and cut in half widthwise, not through the end, but through the middle.
2. Steam beets until they are tender, about 30 minutes depending on the size. Cool completely.
3. Peel the skins off with a vegetable peeler and slice very thin on a mandolin or with a sharp knife.
4. Place sliced beets and the red onions in a heat-proof container like a Pyrex bowl.
5. Bring remaining ingredients to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over the beets. Cool completely and chill for a few hours. You can eat the beets anytime, but they improve after a week.