Pickled Beets
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
4 pounds fresh beets, sliced
1 pound onions, thinly sliced
3 cups cider vinegar
3 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seed
1 bay leaf, crumbled
Directions
Boil beets in water just to cover until a fork can barely pierce them.
Mix vinegar, sugar, and spices in large kettle. Bring to a boil, add beets and onions, and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Pack beets and onions in hot, sterilized jars. Pour vinegar mixture over beets to within half inch of rim. Seal and process for 15 minutes in boiling water bath.
