You either take baby roots (dwarf form of beetroot) or cut small balls out of the cooked large fruits. Cubes of approx. 2 x 2 cm are also possible.
Boil the turnips for 20 minutes, rinse with cold water and peel. Simmer the balls in the 2 liters of water with 2 tablespoons of salt for 10 minutes, drain and pour into prepared glasses.
Simmer the vinegar with 0.5 l of water, the sugar and the remaining spices for about 10 minutes, then pour the hot liquid over the turnips through a sieve, remove the spices and fill the glasses up to 0.5 cm below the rim , close immediately. Let it steep for at least 1 week before consumption.