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                      PICKLED BEETS AND CUCUMBERS

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Appetizers
               Microwave

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
 34       oz           Canned sliced beets,
                       -undrained
  2       t            Whole pickling spices
    2/3   c            Sugar
    2/3   c            White vinegar
  1       lg           Cucumber, cut into
                       -1/4-inch slices
  1       md           Onion, thinly sliced

 1. Drain beets and reserve 2/3 cup liquid.
 2. Tie pickling spices in a piece of cheesecloth.
 3. Combine beets, sliced cucumber, onion, reserved liquid, sugar, vinegar
 and cheesecloth bag in a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic
 casserole.
 4. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 12 minutes or until mixture boils. Stir
 occasionally.
 5. Chill to marinate.
 6. Remove pickling spices before serving.



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