Pickled Beets

Directions

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   Wash beets,
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   leaving on root and 1 inch of tops.
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   Cover beets with
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   water,
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   bring
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   to
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   boil, then simmer until tender. Drain; slip off skins and trim beets.
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   In large kettle combine vinegar, water,
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   sugar and spices and bring to a boil.
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    Simmer 15 minutes. Add beets and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Pack beets
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    in hot jars and cover with boiling syrup, leaving 1/2
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    inch headspace.
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    Adjust
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    lids.
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    Process in boiling water bath for 30 minutes.