Shortcut Pickled Beets
["1 (No. 303) can whole or sliced beets, drained", "1/2 c. reserved beet juice", "3/4 c. vinegar", "1/4 c. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "4 whole cloves", "1 small bay leaf (optional)", "1 medium onion, thinly sliced (optional)"]
["In saucepan, combine all ingredients, except beets.", "Simmer 5 minutes.", "Place hot beet liquid and beets in container with cover. Cool; refrigerate 24 to 36 hours.", "Remove cloves before serving."]
["beets", "beet juice", "vinegar", "sugar", "salt", "cloves", "bay leaf", "onion"]