Recipe - Pickled Beetroot

Pickled Beetroot
I know it is not very original, but beetroot is easy to grow and easy to pickle.
This is for about a kilo of beets
You will need:-
750 grams (5-6) of beetroot
Water to cook beets

2 Cups White Vinegar
3/4 Cup White Sugar
2 Bay Leaves
12 Doz Peppercorns
3 - 4 Jars Glass (200-250ml) & lids

Cover beetroot (skin still on) with cold water and bring to boil.
Simmer for about 15-25 minutes depending on size of beets.
When a skewer goes through it is cooked.
Drain of water. Cool for 5-10 minutes. Then while still warm rub skin off.
It comes of quite easliy...Slice or Cut into preferred sizes; I baton them (strips) or cut into 1/4's.
Once cut place into sterilised jars (place clean jars in oven at 150C degrees for 20 minutes. If lids are metal also place in oven, if not boil for 5 minutes)

Pickle Liquid
Bring Vinegar, Sugar, Bay & Pepper to boil, simmer until sugar is dissolved.
Pour into jars of beetroot, place lid on.
Once cooled store in dark dry space.

They will be good to go in about 3-4 weeks.