We love the taste of this beet relish with any type of meat or bean dish. You can adjust the pepper and horseradish to taste. —Norma Leatherwood, Sevierville, Tennessee,
Ingredients
- 4 pounds fresh beets
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons grated peeled horseradish
- 2 teaspoons canning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Optional: Sliced baguette and grated lemon zest
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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, 45-60 minutes or until tender. Remove from water; cool. Peel and shred beets.
In a Dutch oven, combine sugar and vinegar; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in shredded beets, horseradish, salt, cayenne and pepper; bring to a boil.
Ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot relish. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars in canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool. If desired, serve on baguette slices and sprinkle with lemon zest.
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Nutrition Facts
1/4 cup: 70 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
