Best Chilled Beets

Name: Best Chilled Beets
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
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

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 52 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2478mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

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

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stilkens9946

Aug 14, 2009

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.
FREDAGABLE

Jul 29, 2009

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.
mary2171

Aug 24, 2008

LOL, I better change my copy because I doubt I would make this recipe if it took 12 tsp. of salt.....LOLI am sure it should a half, but I bet you could get away using 1/4 tsp. since you are using canned beets.Mary
ViolaB

Aug 24, 2008

Shouldn't that read1/2 teaspoon salt?one half teaspoon, that is ViolaB
mary2171

Aug 24, 2008

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
nancymcsews

Aug 23, 2008

1 point