Steamed Beets
Steamer with 2 pans |
beets |
Rinse beets, trim tops and tails to fit into the two steamer trays.
Bring to boil, 1" of water and then steam on medium heat for about 1 1/2 hours, until soft.
Reserve to sheet pan and cool for 5 minutes.
Bring tray to sink and wearing gloves and under cool running water remove skins.
Reserve to another clean tray or container.
Slice then put into place into
jars. |
Freeze or add pickling liquid as desired.
Pickling liquid
vinegar |
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water |
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sugar |
cinnamon stick |
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cloves |
Place spices in bag. bring to boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Pour over jarred beets, use drained beets on salads in lieu of dressing. Makes enough to fill 5 500ml jars with beets.
If not water bath canning and eating within 1-3 weeks, use less vinegar.