These spices are intense enough to stand up to robust beets plus add a touch of the exotic. Use a vinegar with at least 5 per cent acetic acid shown on the label.
- Portion size 500 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: August 2008
Ingredients
Method
In large saucepan of boiling water, cook beets until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and let cool. Trim ends and roots; peel off skins. If beets are larger than 1-1/2 inches (4 cm), cut in half or quarter. Set aside.In large saucepan, bring vinegar, water, sugar and salt to boil; boil until sugar and salt are dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Into each of four 2-cup (500 mL) wide-mouth canning jars, place 1 tsp (5 mL) mustard seeds, 1 star anise, 1 clove and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each black peppercorns and coriander seeds. Tightly pack in beets to within 3/4 inch (2 cm) of rim. Add hot vinegar mixture to cover beets, leaving 1/2-inch (1 cm) headspace.
Cover with prepared lids. Screw on bands until resistance is met; increase to fingertip tight. Boil in boiling water canner for 30 minutes.
Nutritional facts Per beet: about
- Sodium 105 mg
- Protein 1 g
- Calories 20.0
- Total fat 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 0 g
- Total carbohydrate 5 g
%RDI
- Iron 2.0
- Folate 11.0
- Vitamin C 2.0
