1. DRAIN BEETS; RESERVE LIQUID FOR USE IN STEP 2 AND BEETS FOR USE IN STEP 5.
2. TAKE RESERVED LIQUID AND ADD WATER TO EQUAL 4 QUARTS PER 100 PORTIONS.
ADD CLOVES TO LIQUID; BRING TO A BOIL.
3. DISSOLVE CORNSTARCH IN COLD WATER; SLOWLY ADD TO BOILING LIQUID, STIRRING CONSTANTLY. CONTINUE TO STIR AND COOK FOR 5 MINUTES UNTIL THICK AND CLEAR.
4. ADD SUGAR, SALT, VINEGAR, AND SALAD OIL TO THICKENED MIXTURE. STIR UNTIL BLENDED.
5. ADD DRAINED BEETS TO SAUCE.
CCP: HEAT TO 145 F OR HIGHER FOR 15 SECONDS
HOLD AT 140 F OR HIGHER FOR SERVICE.