Pickled Beets !!!

These beautiful purple pickles are tangy and sweet, with an intriguing bit of spice and a hint of crunch. Sweet and aromatic, they are low on salt, but still have tons of flavor. Simple and easy!

Equipment

• Dutch oven
• small saucepan

Ingredients

• 8 medium fresh beets
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1-1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in.
2. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until tender.
5. Remove from water; cool.
6. Peel beets and slice; place in a bowl and set aside.
7. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice and salt.
8. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes.
9. Pour over beets.
10. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
11. Drain before serving.

Notes

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