Pickled Beets

Do not peel the beets. Do not trim off the stem end. Cut off the beet greens about two inches from the top of the beets. The reason for this is as follows: if the beets are cut, the color will drain from them as they cook.

Place the beets in a large saucepan and add water to cover. The water should cover the top of the beets by about one inch. Add the