Beet Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Select small, young, tender beets.
2. 2
   Cook until tender and the skins slip easily.
3. 3
   Dip in cold water.
4. 4
   Slip off skins.
5. 5
   Make syrup of sugar, water and vinegar.
6. 6
   Add spices in cheesecloth bag. Add beets and cook 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Pack beets into hot jars.
8. 8
   Add boiling syrup to within 1/2-inch of jar top.
9. 9
   Close.
10. 10
    Process in boiling water for 20 minutes if whole, 5 minutes if sliced.
11. 11
    Start to count processing time as soon as water returns to boiling.