Beet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and drain beets.
2. 2
   Boil in water; remove skins.
3. 3
   Simmer together for 15 minutes the sugar, salt, spices, water and vinegar.
4. 4
   Cover the beets (packed in pint jars).
5. 5
   If not enough liquid to cover, add more vinegar.
6. 6
   Process pints and quarts for 30 minutes in boiling water bath or in pressure cooker for 5 minutes at 5 pounds pressure.