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                             Pickled Beets

Recipe By     : Elizabeth Powell
Serving Size  : 32   Preparation Time :0:45
Categories    : Pickles & Relishes               Healthy And Hearty
               Canning, Preserves, Etc.

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  4      pounds        fresh beets -- sliced
  1      pound         onions -- thinly sliced
  3      cups          cider vinegar
  3      cups          sugar
    1/2  teaspoon      turmeric
    1/2  teaspoon      whole cloves
  1      teaspoon      celery seed
    1/2  teaspoon      yellow mustard seed
  1                    bay leaf -- crumbled

    Boil beets in water just to cover until a fork can barely pierce them.
    Mix vinegar, sugar, and spices in large kettle. Bring to a boil, add
beets and onions, and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Pack beets and onions in hot,
sterilized jars. Pour vinegar mixture over beets to within half inch of rim.
Seal and process for 15 minutes in boiling water bath.

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