Pickled Eggs And Beets

Directions

1. 1
   Put eggs in saucepan and cover with cold water.
2. 2
   Bring to boil and reduce heat so eggs boil slowly for 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; drain.
4. 4
   Rinse with cold water and peel off shells.
5. 5
   Put eggs in large (1/2 gallon) jar with tight fitting lid.
6. 6
   In another saucepan, bring beets, salt, vinegar and sugar to rolling boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
7. 7
   Add sliced onion and whole cloves.
8. 8
   Pour hot beet mixture over eggs.
9. 9
   Cool, then refrigerate. Beet juice may seem too strong, but will be fine after 1 day.