Easy Pickled Beets

INGREDIENTS

8 medium fresh beets
1 CUP vinegar
1/2 CUP sugar
1-1/2 TSP whole cloves
1-1/2 TSP whole allspice
1/2 TSP salt

STEPS

  1. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove from water; cool. Peel beets and slice; place in a bowl and set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice and salt. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes. Pour over beets. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drain before serving.

TIPS 

    1. Use these beets on salad or with a spread of goat cheese--delicious!

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