Beet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Cook beets until tender, leaving about 2-inches of stem to prevent bleeding.
2. 2
   Prepare spiced vinegar as follows: vinegar, water and sugar.
3. 3
   Mix together.
4. 4
   Let boil about 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Tie bags of mixed pickle spices for each jar.
6. 6
   Remove skim from beets; drop into mixture.
7. 7
   Put in a slice lemon and bring to boiling point.
8. 8
   Put in sterilized jars and seal.