Pickled beets

 I'm a big fan of beets in nearly every form. But a special favorite is pickled beets. Our beets are ready for harvest this week, so it's the perfect time to do some pickling. 

 

the skinny ones, Cylindras, on top are the ones we'll use for pickles

 We use an old guide that my grandmother gave my mother when my parents were first married.

 

clearly, it's seen a little use

 

It's surprisingly easy to make pickled beets. First, boil your beets around 15 minutes, just long enough to loosen the skins.

Trim and slice the beets and fill your jars. 

 Then add your brine. Ours uses vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Top with lids and close with rings. Then put them in your canner, first for 10 minutes under steam, then 15 under 5 pounds of pressure.

And that's it! 9 lovely jars of pickles for winter.