how to make pickled beets   :   salvage beets from farmers field    peel    wash    slice thinly    arrange as star for photograph    add salt with no iodine    add tiny bit water    caraway seeds    wash bucket    mix all   wash plate    make weight to rest on plate maybe another smaller bucket with water in it or maybe a giant clean rock    press PRESS wait WAIT    cover with cloth    stir every few days and press some more    make sure to keep the beets completely submerged so add brine if needed

when will it be ready? not sure yet.