Pickled beets and cucumbers

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
34ouncesCanned sliced beets, undrained
2teaspoonsWhole pickling spices
cupSugar
cupWhite vinegar
1largeCucumber, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1mediumOnion, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Drain beets and reserve ⅔ cup liquid.

2. Tie pickling spices in a piece of cheesecloth.

3. Combine beets, sliced cucumber, onion, reserved liquid, sugar, vinegar and cheesecloth bag in a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole.

4. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 12 minutes or until mixture boils. Stir occasionally.

5. Chill to marinate.

6. Remove pickling spices before serving.