Spicy Pickled Beets Recipe

To cook beets: Wash and drain beets. Leave 2 inches of stems and the tap roots. Cover with boiling water and cook until tender. Remove peel. Combine remaining ingredients in a large sauce pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add beets and cook until heated. Remove cinnamon sticks. Pack hot beets into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Pour hot pickling liquid over beets, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process 30 minutes in a boiling water bath.