Cooking : Best Chilled Beets

Ingredients
3 (15 ounce) cans sliced beets
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup vinegar
12 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
25 whole cloves, tied in a cheesecloth bag

Directions
Drain the beets, reserving 1-1/2 cups of juice in a large saucepan. Add cornstarch to juice and mix well. Add beets and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened, stirring often. Remove the spice bag. Cover and refrigerate overnight.