Ingredients:
8 medium fresh beets 
1 cup vinegar 
1/2 cup sugar 
1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves 
1-1/2 teaspoons whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt 
Directions:
Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove from water; cool. Peel beets and slice; place in a bowl and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, cloves, allspice and salt. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes. Pour over beets. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drain before serving.
Enjoy your delicious pickled beets!