This easy beetroot relish, made with apples and horseradish, is naturally fermented for a deep, tangy flavor.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Fermentation14 daysd
Total Time14 daysd5 minutesmins
Course: Ferment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples, beets
Servings: 12portions
Calories: 26kcal
Author: Jenny
Equipment
food processor
Quart-sized Jar
Glass Weights
Fermentation Seal
Ingredients
3mediumbeets(peeled and coarsely chopped)
1mediumapple(cored and coarsley chopped)
4ounceshorseradish root(peeled and coarsely)
1tablespoonfine sea salt
½teaspoonground allspice
⅛teaspoonground cloves
Instructions
Preparing the relish.
Shred the beets, apple, and horseradish root coarsely in a food processor. Let it rest about 20 minutes before opening the lid.
Salting the beets and apples.
Transfer the contents of the food processor to a large bowl, and then stir in the salt, allspice, and cloves. Let the relish rest about 10 minutes or until the beets and apples begin to release their liquid.
Fermenting the beets.
Transfer the relish to a quart-sized jar. As you spoon the vegetables into the jar, firmly pack them down with a wooden spoon so that they release their liquid and no air bubbles remain. Place a glass weight over the vegetables, ensuring that the brine fully submerges the vegetables and weight.
Seal the jar, and allow the vegetables to ferment at room temperature away from direct light and heat at least 14 days and up to 6 weeks. Transfer to the fridge and enjoy within 1 year.