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Best Chilled Beets Recipe

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I really didn't like beets until my mother made these. When I've served them to guests or taken them to a gathering, many people have told me how much they like them. The combination of ingredients may sound a bit unusual, but they really taste good together.

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Best Chilled Beets Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 10-12 Servings

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Ingredients

3 cans (16 ounces each) sliced beets
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
25 whole cloves, tied in a cheesecloth bag

Directions

Drain the beets, reserving 1-1/2 cups of juice in a large saucepan. Add cornstarch to juice and mix well. Add beets and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, stirring often. Remove the spice bag. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 52 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2,478 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Best Chilled Beets in Country February/March 1995, p51

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Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2009 by stilkens9946@msn.com

I agree that's a little bit to much salt lol. I never liked beets but I tried these at the farmer's market and they were delicious. I make them all the time.

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2009 by FREDAGABLE

I AGREE.... MISPRINTED ABOVE. SHOULD READ 1/2 TSP. IS MORE THAN PLENTY ...I'D CUT IT DOWN TO 1/4 TSP. .. IF ANY AT ALL FOR STORE BOUGHT IN THE CAN BEETS.

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by mary2171

LOL, I better change my copy because I doubt I would make this recipe if it took 12 tsp. of salt.....LOL

I am sure it should a half, but I bet you could get away using 1/4 tsp. since you are using canned beets.

Mary

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by ViolaB

Shouldn't that read

1/2 teaspoon salt

one half teaspoon, that is

ViolaB

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by mary2171

I am saving the recipe as I LOVE Pickled Beets. You are right, some of the ingredients sound a little odd, but I am sure it all blends together....TY

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by nancymcsews