Chinese Beets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cans beets, diced
1 c. sugar
2 level Tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. vinegar
24 whole cloves
3 Tbsp. ketchup
3 Tbsp. cooking oil
dash of salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. beet juice

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a large saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick.
May be served hot or cold.