grandma’s famous pickled beets

my grandma (1920-2013) wasn't the best cook but her pickled beets recipe was highly sought after. in fact i may end up doxxing myself by posting it…

the recipe is written out below. i edited it a bit so that the formatting works (and the edits are similar to how she wrote earlier recipe cards):

Slice following very, very thin:

• 1 can beets, sliced/whole/chunked, or 1 lb. fresh. Don't drain after opening can. Keep liquid after boiling fresh beets.
• 1 med. onlons.

Alternate layers in a mayo jar.

Mix following Ingred. togeth & heat to boiling:

• ½ to ¾ Cup beet juice
• ½ to ¾ Cup vinegar
• 4 to 5 tbl. sugar
• 1 teas. salt
• 4 peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 whole cloves

Now pour it over the bts & onions in jar.

Let stand in ice-box overnite (or at least 8 hrs.).