To make a batch of delicious pickled beets, gather eight fresh beets, one cup of vinegar, half a cup of sugar, one and a half teaspoons of whole cloves, one and a half teaspoons of whole allspice, and half a teaspoon of salt.
First, wash the beets well and trim the tops to about an inch. Place them in a Dutch oven, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow them to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until they become tender. Remove the beets from the water and let them cool. Once cooled, peel and slice them, then transfer them to a bowl.
In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat for about five minutes. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the beets and refrigerate them for at least an hour. Drain before serving and enjoy these tasty homemade pickled beets.
