Pickled Beets
My mama didn't have a green thumb, but there were two things she could grow, BEETS & ZUCCHINI!! Here's her recipe for sweet pickled beets, Enjoy!
Servings: 3 pints
Ingredients
BEETS:
- 3-5 lbs. small beets
PICKLING LIQUID :
- 1 c. white vinegar
- 3/4 c. water
- 3/4-1 c. granulated sugar
- Cheesecloth (to wrap spices in)
- 1 tsp. whole allspice
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
Instructions
- BEETS: Wash beets leaving a 1-inch stem and root intact to prevent bleeding.
- In a large pot, cover the beets with water and boil for 25 minutes.
- PICKLING LIQUID: In a large saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, and sugar. In a cheesecloth tie together allspice, cloves, and 1 cinnamon stick and drop into liquid.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove cheesecloth and discard.
- Skin and slice the beets. Pack into sterilized jars. Cover with pickling liquid leaving ½ inch headspace.
- Place on lids, seal, and process for 30 minutes.
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