Pickled Beets

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the dirt off the beets.
2. 2
   In a covered pan cook whole beets in boiling salted water until tender (35-50 minutes).
3. 3
   Cool slightly, cut off remaining greens and slip off skins.
4. 4
   Save 1/2 cup of the beet juice (water beets were cooked in).
5. 5
   Cut up beets the way you want them.
6. 6
   Put in a clean, empty jar.
7. 7
   In a small pan bring the beet juice and the remaining ingredients to a boil.
8. 8
   Pour the hot liquid mixture over the beets.
9. 9
   Let come to room temperature and then chill.