Pickled Beets

Directions

1. 1
   Remove beet tops, leaving 1-inch stems and tap roots.
2. 2
   Wash beets; cook in boiling water until tender.
3. 3
   Drain, peel and slice beets.
4. 4
   In a saucepot, combine water, vinegar, sugar, salt and spices (tied in a cheesecloth bag); heat to boiling.
5. 5
   Add beets and onions; simmer 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Remove spice bag.
7. 7
   Continue simmering while quickly packing one clean, hot jar at a time.
8. 8
   Fill to within 1/2-inch of top, making sure vinegar solution covers beets.
9. 9
   Cap each jar at once.
10. 10
    Process 5 minutes in boiling bath.
11. 11
    Makes 4 pints.