Swedish Pickled Beets

Total Time: 49 hrs Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 48 hrs

Ingredients

• 4 medium beets
• 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
• 2 allspice berries
• 1 horseradish root, fresh, about a 3 inch piece, cut into chunks
• 2 quarts water
• 2 cups swedish 1-2-3 vinegar

Recipe

• 1 put everything except the vinegar into a medium pot and bring to a boil.
• 2 simmer over medium heat about thirty to forty five minutes, or until the beets are tender.
• 3 drain and cool slightly.
• 4 when beets are still warm (but cooled enough to handle), peel and cut into quarters.
• 5 place in a quart jar or other container with a lid and pour the vinegar over the beets.
• 6 note: use glass if possible--anything plastic and some ceramics will discolor.
• 7 cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least two days before serving.