Best Chilled Beets - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cans (16 oz. each) sliced beets
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. ketchup
1 tsp. vanilla
25 whole cloves, tied in a cheesecloth bag

Preparation

Drain the beets, reserving 1 1/2 cups of juice in a large saucepan.
Add cornstarch to juice and mix well.
Add beets and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, stirring often.
Remove spice bag.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Yield: 10 to 12 servings.