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PICKLED BEETS 
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 cups vinegar
1 teaspoon allspice
1 thinly sliced lemon
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon horseradish (optional)

Select about 3-4 lbs of small, tender young beets. Cook until tender. Dip into cold water and peel off skins. Make a syrup with the above ingredients.

Pour over the cooked beets and simmer for 15 minutes. Pack into hot jars and adjust seals.

Process in a boiling water bath canner for 10 minutes.

Submitted by: CM

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Pickled Beets
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 Donna (British Columbia) says:
This is the same recipe that I've used for 40 years and my mother used before that - without the horseradish though. I don't simmer the beets in the brine, instead I pack them in jars and pour the brine over them, seal and then process in the boiling bath. Easier and just as tasty.
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 Patty (Ontario) replies:
Donna, you don't cook the beets before placing them into jars? I'm new to this, and I appreciate all tips!
 #181160
 Tiffany (Oklahoma) replies:
Me too, I'd love all the details on how to do this!
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 Jody Amaranto (Oklahoma) says:
I use the same recipe, but don't use the lemon slices or the horseradish. My family LOVES them. I just put up 15 quarts, and have that many more to do TOMORROW.
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 Sharon (United States) says:
I will definitely use this recipe again. I never canned before in my entire life! But my beets came out so good!
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 Karen (Wisconsin) says:
I loved this recipe! Excellent! (I didn't use the horseradish) YUMMY, great flavor!
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 Kevin (Michigan) says:
I tried this recipe and it was a home run! I changed it up a bit by adding fresh horseradish one slice per jar, no lemon and I used the beet juice instead of water to make the syrup. It is awesome!

 

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