Cuts off beet tops, leaving 1 inch of stem.  Also leave root.  Wash beets, cover with boiling water, and cook until tender.  Remove skins and slice beets. For pickling sirup, use 7 cups vinegar, 8 cups of sugar and 2 cups water.  Heat to boiling (covers 14 pts). Pack beets in glass jars to 1/2 […]