MOM'S PICKLED BEETS

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Zesty and fresh-tasting, these bright, beautiful beet slices add spark to any meal. My mouth still begins to water when I think of how wonderful they tasted when Mother prepared them. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 to 1 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cans (13-1/4 ounces each) sliced beets, undrained
Sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add beets. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Transfer to a large bowl., Cover and chill 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.