SPICY BEET RELISH

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We love the taste of this beet relish with any type of meat or bean dish. You can adjust the pepper and horseradish to taste. -Norma Leatherwood, Sevierville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 pounds fresh beets
1 cup sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons grated peeled horseradish
2 teaspoons canning salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Sliced baguette and grated lemon zest

Steps:

Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove from water; cool. Peel and shred beets., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar and vinegar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in shredded beets, horseradish, salt, cayenne and pepper; bring to a boil., Ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot relish. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool. If desired, serve on baguette slices and sprinkle with lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.