Pickled Beets(Rodbeter) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. white vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
1 (1 lb.) can sliced beets (including juice)
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
whole cloves (optional)

Preparation

Combine vinegar, sugar, juice from beets, salt and pepper in stainless steel 2-quart saucepan.
Add a few cloves tied in cloth bag.
Bring to boil.
Boil 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, place beets in glass, stainless steel or enamel bowl.
Pour hot marinade over beets.
Let cool, uncovered.
When mixture is room temperature, cover bowl.
Refrigerate at least 12 hours.