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Bick's Pickled Beets

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)21.2308
Energy (kCal)1582.085
Carbohydrates (g)338.0073
Total fats (g)2.5921
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Under cold running water, thoroughly wash beets. Cut stems leaving 1" of stem and all of the root attached. Place beets into a large pot and fill with COLD water enough to cover beets by 1". Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook covered until beets are fork tender. (20-30 minutes). | 2. Drain beets saving liquid in a separate container and immediately plunge hot beets into an ice water bath to stop cooking process. When cool enough to handle, remove skin, stems and roots. | 3. Slice onion into 1/4" thick, separated rings. | 4. Make a cheesecloth spice bag containing cloves and cinnamon stick. In a medium pot combine 1 1/2 Cups of reserved beet cooking liquid, vinegar, sugar, salt and add the spice bag. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 5 minutes. | 5. Pack hot, sterilized, 1 Litre pickling jars with alternating layers of onion rings and whole beets. Start with onion rings on bottom and end with onion rings on top. | 6. Ladle hot spice liquid through a strainer into beet filled jars leaving 1/4" air space at top. Seal jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. | 7. After processing, remove jars, let cool and store in cupboard. Ready in 2 weeks. | 8. Keeps for 12 months, refrigerate after opening. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    beet 8 cups raw 467.84 104.0128 17.5168 1.8496
    onion 2 cups 128.0 29.888 3.52 0.32
    white vinegar 4 cups 171.36 0.3808 0.0 0.0
    water 1 1/2 cups 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    pickling salt 1 tablespoon - - - -
    sugar 1 cup 805.98 201.59599999999998 0.0 0.0
    clove 1/2 tablespoon 8.905 2.1297 0.19399999999999998 0.4225
    cinnamon 4 inches - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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