Instructions: Put the water in the pickling jar. Stir the salt into the water until completely dissolved. Place the turnip and beet slices in the salt water. Let pickle for about 3 to 4 weeks. Taste before discarding water.

When ready to serve, remove from salt water, drip dry, and present in a deep dish. Leave pickled turnips in salt water until ready to eat.

Comments: This is a controversial type of pickle. You either love it, or hate it. It is colored deep purple by the addition of a small amount of beets. It is particularly good served before dinner as an appetizer, or with dinner.

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