Pickled Beets

Directions

1. 1
   Wash beets well.
2. 2
   Leave 2 inches of the stem and tap root. Cover with water and cook until tender.
3. 3
   Drain beet juice into another pan.
4. 4
   Strain juice several times with cloth.
5. 5
   Put cold water on beets and let cool down.
6. 6
   Skin will slip off easy.
7. 7
   Trim stems and roots off.
8. 8
   Large beets can be quartered or sliced, small beets can be left whole.
9. 9
   Mix sugar, vinegar and beet juice and bring to a boil.
10. 10
    Pack beets in hot jars and add pickling spice. Pour hot juice over beets and seal.