Recipes from The Inglenook Cookbook by The Sisters of the Brethren Church (1906)
VEGETABLES
PICKLED BEETS
Wash and trim the tops from as many beets as desired; drop them into hot water and boil rapidly until they can easily be pierced with a broom straw; then peel and quarter or slice as preferred; have ready vinegar enough to cover them, place on the fire and heat thoroughly; add 3 tablespoonfuls of sugar to each quart of vinegar; salt and pepper to taste. Let come to a boil, then pour over the beets.