Inkokta Rodbetor(Pickled Beets) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 medium beets (1 1/4 lb.)
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 small onion, sliced
1/3 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
6 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar
7/8 c. water
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Cut off all but 2-inches of beet tops.
Leave beets whole with root ends attached.
Heat water, vinegar and salt to boiling.
Add beets.
Heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover and cook until tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain.
Run cold water over beets. Slip off skins and remove root ends.
Cut beets into slices.
Place beets and onion in glass or plastic bowl.
Heat remaining ingredients to boiling.
Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes.
Pour over beets and onion. Cover and refrigerate, spooning marinade over beets occasionally, at least 12 hours.
Makes 3 1/2 cups.