Beet Pickles
["8 qt. beets", "10 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks", "1 Tbsp. whole cloves", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 qt. vinegar (5% acidity)", "1 c. water"]
["Wash and drain beets. Leave roots and about 1 inch of stem at tops. Cover with boiling water and cook until tender. Peel and remove stems and roots. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag. Combine spices, sugar, vinegar, and water in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Add beets; gently boil 5 minutes. Remove spice bag. Place beets into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Process in boiling water bath for 30 minutes."]
["beets", "cinnamon sticks", "whole cloves", "sugar", "vinegar", "water"]