While the beets are cooling, prepare the pickling brine. In a large stainless steel or enamel pot, combine the sugar, vinegar, water, and spices. Simmer the mixture until the sugar has completely ...

Sterilise both a 1 litre/1¾ pint pickling jar with a screw top lid and the lid in a large pot of boiling water that boils for at least 10 minutes. (Or use several smaller jars with lids.) Lift ...

In the meantime, mix vinegar, ½ cup of salt, sugar, and two quarts of water. Include the pickling spices wrapped in a clean ...