Grandma's Pickled Beets

* Exported from MasterCook *

GRANDMA'S PICKLED BEETS

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cn Small beets (10 oz cans)
1/2 c White vinegar
3/4 c White sugar
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar to boil and add
the sugar slowly until dissolved - stir constantly.
Open the cans of beets and retain the juice from one
can. Add the beets (whole) to the boiling
vinegar/sugar solution and bring back to a boil.
Add the retained beet juice (about 1/4 cup worth).
Add salt & pepper. Boil for about 2 minutes and then
remove from heat. Sterilize two sealing jars (about 10
~ 12 oz capacity). Put beets into sterlized jars,
cover with the vinegar/sugar solution and seal with
lids. Let stand several days before serving.
This is a sweet pickle best served cold. Excellent
with beef and pork.



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