pickling beetroot

[Stan79]

Sounds like we did the same!

[Casmania]

Jimbo

n a saucepan place -
300 ml malt vinegar
150 ml water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bayleaf
2 whole cloves(optional)
4 peppercorns
Combine all, bring to boil reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes.
Cool and strain into clean jug.
Sterilise jars.
Peel cooked beetroot when warm – do not let them go cold otherwise you will not be able to peel properly.
Use an egg slicer or knife to slice the beetroot and place in sterilised jars.
Pour the cooled vinegar into the jars to almost the top. Seal and turn upside down to shift any bubbles. Re-open jars and pour more liquid in if needed. Seal and place in fridge.
Leave for about a week before using so that the flavours meld.
Remember – only use clean utensils to take out beetroot.
I have never had any "fur" or mould on my beetroot – so maybe make sure the jars are sterilized (you can do this in the dishwasher or oven)
Good luck and let me know how you go.i got this recipe from a lady on the internet and we think it's fab