EASY PICKLED BEETS

Pickled beets are always a favorite condiment on the Thanksgiving and Christmas table.
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 (16oz.) can sliced beets
2 tsp. whole allspice
8 whole cloves
6 whole bay leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 medium-size sweet onion, sliced
Heat 1/4 cup of the vinegar in a small saucepan. Add the sugars, stirring to dissolve. Place the beets, spices, bay leaves, and salt in a bowl with the remaining 1/4 cup vinegar. Pour the sugar/vinegar mixture over beets. Cover with the sliced onions. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir occasionally. Excellant in salads or nestled next to your favorite greens, string beans, or even pintos. When the beets are gone, slice more onion into the juice and serve with salad.
"I have always loved beets, I mean loved them. Pickled beets are my very favorite. Succulent and tartly sweet. Works for me every time."-Adele Forbes