Description
Delight in the tangy taste of classic pickled eggs that offer a burst of flavor and crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Hard-Boiled Eggs
- 1 Cup Vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 Teaspoon Black Peppercorns
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Garlic Clove (Optional)
- Red Pepper Flakes (Optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the eggs: Peel the hard-boiled eggs and place them gently into a clean jar.
- Create the brine: In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, peppercorns, bay leaf, and garlic. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer until dissolved: Allow the brine to gently simmer until the salt and sugar dissolve.
- Pour the hot brine over the eggs, ensuring they are completely submerged.
- Cool and refrigerate: Let the jar cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 48 hours.
- Enjoy: After 48 hours, your pickled eggs are ready to enjoy as snacks, in salads, or as appetizers.
Notes
Pickled eggs improve with time; make them ahead for the best flavor. Experiment with different spices and vinegars for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: pickled eggs, appetizer, tangy snack, easy recipe