SWEET PICKLED BEETS CANNING
From genius kitchen
READY IN: 3hrs 30mins
YIELD: 4 pints
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch fresh beet (any size will do)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon allspice, heaping
DIRECTIONS
Cut the leaves off the beet about 3” off the beet to prevent the beet from bleeding out.
Boil beets till tender, can be checked using a fork (like a potato).
Drain peel under water.
Cut beets into 1/2” pieces, leaving very small beets whole.
Combine brine ingredients in a kettle.
Bring brine to a boil.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Wash pint jars and lids.
Fill jars within 1/2” from the top with beets.
Fill jar with boiling brine to 1/2” from top.
Place lids, adjust rings fingertip-tight and process in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes at up to 1000 feet in elevation.
