White Fence Farm Pickled Beets (Copy Cat Recipe!) (2024)

These copycat White Fence Farm Pickled Beets are exactly how I remember them from the restaurant: bright, fresh, and flavorful! Serve with fried chicken, kidney bean salad, coleslaw, and enjoy with the people you love.

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These White Fence Farm pickled beets are my latest adaptation of my favorite White Fence Farm classic recipes: I’ve already tackled copycat recipes for their Creamy Kidney Bean Salad and Coleslaw Recipes… and I had to do the pickled beets next (I know, I know, corn fritters are coming too)!

These White Fence Farm Pickled Beets Are:

  • Bright
  • Favorful
  • Fresh
  • Crunchy
  • Loaded with Flavor
  • Sweet
  • Tangy
  • Vegan, Gluten Free, and Take about 5 Mintues to Prepare!
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White Fence Farmin Romeoville, Illinois is one of my favorite restaurants of all time – and it has been since I was a kid! My whole family would go for special events, birthdays, graduations, etc. and the quality of their food only seems to get better with time. Each dish is served with relishes: creamy kidney bean salad, piping hot corn fritters, cottage cheese, pickled beets, and a delicious homemade coleslaw. These ‘relishes’ are served before the meal comes out, and are (amazingly!) unlimited. I have memories of my dad sitting at the table, and joking to the server to “keep ’em coming.” We go for the chicken, but really the relishes make the meal.Note: This isn’t White Fence Farm’s official recipe, its just my adaptation!

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What’s In These White Fence Farm Copycat Pickled Beets?

I get fresh produce from my garden and from Misfits Market– they sell fantastic fruit, vegetables, & pantry staples at a discounted price. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out favorite produce for delivery. Get $10 off your first box here!

  • Canned Beets: I used canned beets and trust me, they were perfect! You can absolutely cook/steam, peel, and slice your own for this recipe… but I was happy with how canned turned out so I’m sticking to it!
  • Onion: I thinly sliced red onion for this recipe, but you can use a white or yellow.
  • White Vinegar: gives the dressing a crisp and bright flavor! I’m pretty sure they use regular ol’ white vinegar at the restaurant, and it tasted perfect.
  • Sugar: I used white cane sugar for this recipe, but you can use a natural sweetener too. Raw honey would be great (as a beekeeper, I 100% approve!), as would maple syrup or agave.
  • Olive Oil
  • Ground Pepper: I use tellicherry peppercorns, freshly ground. These have a bolder flavor than pre-ground pepper which I enjoy in these beets!
  • Salt: I use a pink Himalayan sea salt.

White Fence Farm is known for their fried chicken, but a major draw is their unlimited “relishes” which come out before the meal. They made delicious fried corn fritters, coleslaw, pickled beets, cottage cheese, and kidney bean salad. Just to note: the following recipe is my adaptation, it did not come from the restaurant. But I would 100% recommend a trip to White Fence Farm if you are in the Chicago area! It’s a real gem.

How Do I Make This Pickled Beets Recipe?

  1. Drain canned beets and place them in a large quart sized mason jar or medium bowl.
  2. Add the onion, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, black pepper, and enough water to cover beets (I found that 1/2 cup was enough for my quart mason jar).
  3. Allow beets to sit for at least 30 minutes before eating, but preferably overnight.

One of the BEST Pantry Staple Side Dish Recipes

This pickled beets recipe is a fantastic pantry-staple recipe! It uses almost all ingredients you would have in your dry pantry or cupboards. You probably already have a lot of these ingredients on hand! Keeping a well-stocked pantry makes it easy to come up with delicious meals using a few staples you can rotate. I made a list of my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples that always keep on hand. And you can check out all my favorite pantry staple recipes on TheHerbeevore.com here. By stocking up on whole ingredients you can cook delicious recipes without a trip to the store!

And I would be remiss to mention that if you are ever in the Chicagoland area, a visit to White Fence Farm is a MUST! I can try to recreate the recipes all day long, but nothing compares to the real dining experience. Check out the antique cars in the lobby, feed the goats out back, and get yourself the best fried chicken in Chicago!

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Recipe Notes

*This recipe calls for canned beets, but if you make homemade steamed or cooked beets, then add about 3 cups of sliced beets + 1/4 teaspoon salt to this recipe instead of canned.

Other Classic Dinner Side Dish Recipes You’ll Love!

White Fence Farm Kidney Bean Salad: Copy Cat Recipe (Vegetarian, Vegan Option)

White Fence Farm Coleslaw: Copy Cat Recipe (Vegan, GF)

DA’s Baked Au Gratin Potatoes (Vegetarian, Family Recipe)

Pot Luck Greek Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette (Vegan, Gluten Free, Party Recipe)

& read through my that I stock my pantry with!

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White Fence Farm Pickled Beets (Copy Cat Recipe!)

White Fence Farm Pickled Beets (Copy Cat Recipe!) (6)Kelly Jensen

These copycat White Fence Farm Pickled Beets are exactly how I remember them from the restaurant: bright, fresh, and flavorful!

5 from 6 votes

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 139 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Drain canned beets and place them in a large quart sized mason jar or medium bowl.

  • Add the onion, vinegar, sugar, olive oil, black pepper, and enough water to cover beets (I found that 1/2 cup was enough for my quart mason jar).

  • Allow beets to sit for at least 30 minutes before eating, but preferably overnight.

Notes

*This recipe calls for canned beets, but if you make homemade steamed or cooked beets, then add about 3 cups of sliced beets + 1/4 teaspoon salt to this recipe instead of canned.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 376mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Canned Pickled Beets Recipe, Easy Pickled Beets Recipe with Canned Beets, Natural Pickled Beets, Refrigerator Pickled Beets, White Fence Farm Copycat Recipes, White Fence Farm Pickled Beets

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White Fence Farm Pickled Beets (Copy Cat Recipe!) (2024)

FAQs

How does White Fence Farm make their chicken? ›

White Fence Farm has truly perfected the art of cooking chicken. Fresh, never frozen chickens arrive daily to be coated with our closely guarded secret recipe for breading, milled exclusively for us in Chicago. The chicken is pressure cooked thoroughly before being flash fried for only 3 minutes.

Why pickle beets? ›

The vinegar used to pickle beets might help with blood sugar management. Vinegar reduces blood sugar levels after meals. Some studies have shown that pickled beets may help protect against cancer. Pickled beets contain the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum.

How do you preserve beets? ›

Prepare the beets by cooking them with ½ inch of their stem intact to minimize color bleed; then, cool them in cold water and remove the stems, taproot, and skin. Next, cut the beets into slices or cubes, package them into freezer bags or containers with a ½-inch headspace, and freeze.

How to fix beets from a garden? ›

Keep about 1 inch of the stem attached to the beet to prevent loss of nutrients as it boils. Place prepped beets in a large saucepan and cover with water. Add a large pinch of salt. Bring water to a boil over high and cook beets at a rolling boil, until tender when pierced with a fork, 30 to 45 minutes.

Who owns White Fence Farm? ›

Robert and Doris Hastert started White Fence Farm in 1954. Then, Bob Jr. (their son) joined the business in the 1960s. Now Bob's daughter, Laura, and the same managers all operate the business.

Where does white chicken meat come from? ›

This classification system comparing dark poultry meat and white poultry meat is based on which part of the animal the meat comes from and what proportions of proteins and vitamins those different body parts carry. Dark meat is primarily found in the legs and thighs, where white meat comes from the breasts and wings.

Is it OK to eat pickled beets every day? ›

The answer is yes! Pickled beets can offer several potential health benefits. If you want to boost your fiber intake or get more antioxidants in your diet, pickled beets may be a good option. Just remember to watch your sodium intake, as some brands of pickled beets can be high in sodium.

Are pickled beets good for your kidneys? ›

Beetroot's antioxidants have been associated with a lower risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease and dementia, and with supporting liver and kidney health. A bitter-sweet result of the pickling process, however, is that small amounts of these antioxidants are lost.

Are pickled beets inflammatory? ›

4. May help fight inflammation. Beets contain pigments called betalains, which possess a number of anti-inflammatory properties ( 8 , 17 , 18 ). This could benefit several aspects of health, as chronic inflammation has been associated with conditions like obesity, heart disease, liver disease, and cancer ( 19 ).

What to do with too many beets? ›

Relish, pickles, canning, sauerkraut, jam- the list goes on. These may sound complicated and time-consuming, but they need not be. There are literally hundreds of beetroot preserving recipes out there on the internet for you to try, and many of them are easy.

Which beets are best for pickling? ›

Deep red or gold beet varieties provide the most robust flavors, more vibrant juices, and more tender pickled beets. As you embark on the pickled beets adventure, try some of these tried and true beet varieties to grow: 'Detroit Dark Red' 'Ruby Queen'

Do beets go bad? ›

Store beets in a plastic bag in the refrigerator at or below 41 °F for 7 to 10 days. Beets may be frozen for up to ten months. For best quality and nutritive value, preserve only what your family can consume in 12 months.

Can I eat beets raw? ›

Raw beets contain more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than cooked beets (yes, you can eat beets raw!). Like many vegetables, the longer you cook beets—especially in water—the more the colorful phytonutrients leach out of the food and into the water.

What are the side effects of eating raw beets? ›

Beet is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth in medicinal amounts. Beet can make urine or stools appear pink or red. But this is not harmful. There is concern that beets might cause low calcium levels and kidney damage.

Can dogs eat beets? ›

Yes! Beets are safe for your dog to eat in moderation and are a healthy source of vitamin C, fiber, folate, manganese, and potassium. These vitamins and minerals are good for your dog's digestion and immune system as well as a healthy skin and coat.

How does Royal Farms make their chicken? ›

The Royal Farms Kitchen proudly serves our World-Famous Royal Farms Chicken – Always Fresh, Never Frozen – lightly breaded and pressure-cooked in your store in Trans Fat Free cooking oil. Our Western Fries are hand-cut and hand-breaded from fresh Idaho potatoes and are cooked right in your store.

How are chickens fed on factory farms? ›

An average broiler chicken diet is composed of 42.8% corn and 26.4% soybeans for protein, and about 14% bakery meal. Egg-laying hens get more corn in their diet, about 53%, and about 30% comes from soybeans and bakery meal.

Why are factory chickens white? ›

Slaughterhouses and meat processing plants require poultry with a white or very light undercolor to produce carcasses without the typical "hair", which colored chickens have, that necessitates singeing after plucking.

How are chickens raised in farms? ›

Meat chickens, commonly called broilers, are floor-raised on litter such as wood shavings, peanut shells, and rice hulls, indoors in climate-controlled housing. Under modern farming methods, meat chickens reared indoors reach slaughter weight at 5 to 9 weeks of age, as they have been selectively bred to do so.

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