Canning Recipes Pickled Beets Ingredients: Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method Cooking Directions: -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 quarts small beets - (abt 30) 2 medium onions sliced thin 3 cups water 3 cups white vinegar 3 cups sugar 3 tablespoons pickling spices To cook beets, leave about 1 inch of the stem attached. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until they are just tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Peel and slice. Add onions, water, vinegar, sugar and pickling spices to a pan. Bring to a boil. Add sliced beets and simmer for 15 minutes. Pack beets in hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Make sure all the beets are covered with the liquid. Process the beets in a hot water bath for 30 minutes. This recipe yields 6 pints. © 2008 canning-recipes.com contact