Helaty Pickled Beets Recipe

Ingredients :

• 8 medium fresh beets
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 1-1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions : 

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