Ingredients
34 oz canned sliced beets, undrained
2 tsp whole pickling spices
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup white vinegar
1 large cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Directions
1. Drain beets and reserve 2/3 cup liquid. 2. Tie pickling spices in a
piece of cheesecloth. 3. Combine beets, sliced cucumber, onion,
reserved liquid, sugar, vinegar and cheesecloth bag in a deep,
2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole. 4. Heat, covered, in
Microwave Oven 12 minutes or until mixture boils. Stir occasionally.
5. Chill to marinate. 6. Remove pickling spices before serving.
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Cucumber; Vegetable
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