ms katherine's chinese beets

Cullman, AL
Updated on Sep 18, 2011

This is another OLD (saved) great recipe of my dear 91 year old friend Katherine. This recipe is one of her favorites. Hope you enjoy it.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Min
method ---
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cans 15 oz beets, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 24 - whole cloves
  • 3 tablespoons catsup
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • - dash of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups beet juice
  • - 5 minutes of your time

How To Make ms katherine's chinese beets

  • Step 1
    Use a large, shallow pan and dump in sugar and cornstarch, stir and mix well.
  • Step 2
    Add: Vinegar, cloves, catsup, oil, salt and vanilla. Again, stir well.
  • Step 3
    Open the cans of beets, cut into bite size pieces, add the beet juice (1 1/2 cups, discard the rest). Place into the pan.
  • Step 4
    Cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring all the time until the mixture thickens. You can store left overs in refrigerator several days. ENJOY

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