Pickled Umeboshi Beets

A Japanese-inspired pickled beet dish combining tender roasted beets with umeboshi (pickled plums) and tangy vinegar for a unique sweet, salty, and sour flavor combination.

4 servings
1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

  • 3 whole medium beets
  • 8 whole umeboshi
  • tablespoons umeboshi vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 475°F. Wrap beets in foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender, 1-1 1/4 hours. Unwrap; let cool slightly. Remove skin, then cut beets into wedges. Place in a small bowl, add umeboshi and vinegar, and toss to coat.

    75 min

  2. 2.

    DO AHEAD: Beets can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.