Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 medium beets
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instruction

  • Remove and discard greens and all but 1/2 inch of the stems from beets.
  • Cook beets in boiling water until tender; drain and cool.
  • Peel and slice beets; place in a large glass bowl and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, and spices. Bring mixture to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Pour over beets. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Place beets in glass jars, top off with some of the liquid, cover with tight fitting lids.
  • Store in refrigerator.