PICKLED BEETS

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My sister-in-law gave me this recipe a long time ago. It's my favorite. I cook a big pot of beets and then can them. My brother had to eat sugar free, so its posted both ways.

Provided by NoraMarie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h15m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups sugar (12 tsp. sweetener=1 cup)
4 cups water
4 cups white vinegar
2 tablespoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons allspice
1 lemon, cut up in small pieces rind and all

Steps:

  • Cook beets and peel.
  • Chop in bite size pieces.
  • Put cinnamon, allspice and cut up lemon in a cheesecloth and tie it.
  • Put in brine and boil for 15 minutes.
  • Put beets in hot sterilized jars and fill each jar with brine to 1/2 to the top.
  • Wipe the neck of each jars and put a hot lid on each.
  • Water bath for 15 minutes.
  • One batch of brine makes about 10 pints.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 12.9, Carbohydrate 118.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 114.9, Protein 0.2

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