Easy Pickled Beets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 to 9 lb. fresh small beets
3 1/2 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets; scrub with a brush. Place beets in a saucepan; add water to cover.
Bring to a boil, cover and cook 35 to 40 minutes or until tender.
Drain, reserving 2 1/2 cups liquid.
Pour cold water over beets.
Let set for about 5 minutes and drain.
Trim off roots and stems, then skin; set aside.