3 to 5 pounds fresh whole beets, about 3 inches in diameter, washed 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups white vinegar 1. Place beets in large pot; cover with water. Cook 30 minutes or until fork-tender.

I had about 4 pounds of beets and that made 5 pints of marinated beets. The beets (bulbs only) are boiled in lightly salted water until tender when pierced with an ice pick. Exact time for boiling ...

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Throughout the summer, Extension educators received many calls concerning problems with canning red beets. Many people seem confused about canning plain beets in water versus pickled beets canned in a ...