*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       PICKLED BEETS AND CUCUMBERS

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Appetizers
                Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  34       oz           Canned sliced beets,
                        -undrained
   2       t            Whole pickling spices
     2/3   c            Sugar
     2/3   c            White vinegar
   1       lg           Cucumber, cut into
                        -1/4-inch slices
   1       md           Onion, thinly sliced

  1. Drain beets and reserve 2/3 cup liquid.
  2. Tie pickling spices in a piece of cheesecloth.
  3. Combine beets, sliced cucumber, onion, reserved liquid, sugar, vinegar
  and cheesecloth bag in a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic
  casserole.
  4. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 12 minutes or until mixture boils. Stir
  occasionally.
  5. Chill to marinate.
  6. Remove pickling spices before serving.
 


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