Pickled Beets (syltede Rodbeder)

Total Time: 12 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 12 hrs Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 cups thinly sliced freshly cooked beets (or use canned beets)
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar

Recipe

• 1 in a stainless-steel or enameled 1 1/2 to 2 quart saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper, bring to a boil and boil briskly for 2 minutes.
• 2 meanwhile, place the sliced beets in a deep glass, stainless-steel or enamel bowl.
• 3 pour the hot marinade over the beets and let them cool uncovered to room temperature.
• 4 cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, stirring every few hours to keep the slices moist.