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cshenk

wrote:

>
> My brother brought in six cans of sliced beets from his house
> that no one will eat. I've opened two cans over the last few weeks
> and I can see why. Just so darn bland and I avert my eyes each
> time I pass by those four remaining cans.
>
> A bit of searching and digging and I've found a 'recipe' to turn those
> bland red slices into 'pickled' beets. They will need to chill at
> least four hours before consuming but a quick taste and the liquid
> does taste like pickled beet 'broth.'
>
> 1 can drained sliced beets
>
> 1 small onion sliced
>
> 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
>
> 3 tablespoons of sugar
>
> 3 whole cloves
>
> Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil; remove from
> the heat. Cool to room temperature then transfer to an airtight
> container, seal, and refrigerate at least 4 hours before consuming.
>
> I'll give a report tomorrow on how well these turned out.

I've never liked pickled beets though amny do and the world would be
boring if we all ate the same ways.

I found the glass jar (non-pickled) ones suit me. They have an earthy
flavor some/many might not like but I do. Canned ones? I am with you
that they are unedible.