Pickled Beets

Directions

1. 1
   Cook beets with part of stems and roots still on.
2. 2
   Remove stems and slice if large.
3. 3
   Measure beets.
4. 4
   Recipe is for 5 quarts beets.
5. 5
   Two tablespoons mixed spices may be added also.
6. 6
   Make syrup of sugar, vinegar and water.
7. 7
   Boil 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Add beets, heat through, lift from syrup and pack into jars.
9. 9
   Pour boiling syrup over beets and seal jars with boiling lids.