Beets, Pickled

By á-3287

Ingredients

• 12 to 16 small beets
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1-1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp whole picking spices

Preparation

Step 1

Wash beets well; cut leaves about one inch above the beets. Cook in boiling water for about 30 minutes, or until tender. Cool, rub off skin. trim and slice. Combine sugar and vinegar in a medium saucepan. Tie spices in a small piece of cheesecloth and place in sauce pan. Simmer 15 minute; add sliced beets and bring to a boil. Discard spices and chill pickled beets before serving.

For canning double or triple recipe. Fill mason jars with sliced beets; pour hot liquid over beets fill to 1/2" from top and seal jars.