Pickled Beets and Cucumbers

34 oz Canned sliced beets,

-undrained 2 t Whole pickling spices

2/3 c Sugar

2/3 c White vinegar

1 lg Cucumber, cut into

-1/4-inch slices 1 md Onion, thinly sliced

1. Drain beets and reserve 2/3 cup liquid.

2. Tie pickling spices in a piece of cheesecloth.

3. Combine beets, sliced cucumber, onion, reserved liquid, sugar, vinegar

and cheesecloth bag in a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole. 4. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 12 minutes or until mixture boils. Stir

occasionally. 5. Chill to marinate.

6. Remove pickling spices before serving.