Pickled Eggs with Beets

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   Pour the liquid from the canned beets into a medium non-reactive metal saucepan.

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   Place the beets aside for later.

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   Add the vinegar, water, brown sugar, salt, peppercorns, and cinnamon stick into the saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, and continue to cook for 5 minutes.

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   Remove from heat, and allow to cool for at least one hour.

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   Use a spoon to remove and discard the peppercorns and cinnamon stick.

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   Place the beets and eggs in a large glass container that has an airtight lid, and cover with the cooled beet juice mixture.

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   Refrigerate for at least 5 days before eating.

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   Notes: 1.

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   If you do not have a large glass bowl with an airtight lid, layer the eggs and beets in 2 to 3 large mason jars and then cover with the cooled beet juice mixture.

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    You do not want your entire fridge smelling of hard-boiled eggs.

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    2.

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    Cut in half to serve, and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper.

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    Or cut up the beets and use them as a salad topping.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.