Ingredients

3/4 cup distilled white vinegar 

3/4 cup water 

1/3 cup sugar 

1 tablespoon coarse salt 

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 

10 juniper berries 

2 bunches baby beets (8 to 10), peeled 

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except beets, in a small saucepan, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add beets and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer very gently until beets are tender, 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Transfer to a small heatproof container; keep beets submerged.