Dive into the flavorful realm of pickled eggs, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its tangy, savory, and slightly sour notes. This age-old preservation technique transforms ordinary eggs into a gastronomic treasure, adding a burst of flavor to your meals and snacks. Whether you prefer the classic vinegar-based pickle or explore variations using exotic spices and herbs, the possibilities are endless. Get ready to embark on a pickling adventure, creating your own signature pickled eggs that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
PICKLED EGGS
These pickled eggs taste just like the eggs that general stores used to sell! Add 1 cup beet juice if you'd like pink pickled eggs.
Provided by wildheart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the peeled hardboiled eggs in the large jar.
- Boil the remaining ingredients together for 5 minutes.
- Pour over the eggs in the jar.
- Cover; leave on counter overnight.
- Keeps in refrigerator for weeks, in theory.
- In reality, if you love pickled eggs, these will disappear.
PICKLED EGGS WITH BEETS
Ever since I can remember, my Mother served this pickled egg recipe at Easter. It was a tradition that my family expected. I made them for my granddaughter the last time she visited and they were all gone before she left. -Mary Banker, Fort Worth, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain beets, reserving 1 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). Place beets and eggs in a 2-qt. glass jar. , In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water, vinegar and reserved beet juice to a boil. Pour over beets and eggs; cool., Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PICKLED RED BEET EGGS
My Pennsylvania Dutch grandmother, Florence Walter, used to make these. They are especially great for picnics. The combination of pickled eggs, beets, and onions is really something special. A great way to use up left-over Easter-eggs too!
Provided by GOURMETFOX
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pickled Egg Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain liquid from the beets into saucepan. Place beets, onions, and eggs into a large bowl or pitcher.
- Pour sugar and vinegar into the saucepan with the beet liquid and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer 15 minutes.
- Pour the beet juice mixture over the beets, eggs, and onions. Seal the bowl or pitcher and refrigerate. Refrigerate for at least one to 3 days; the longer they are allowed to sit the better they will taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 212 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 112.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
QUICK PICKLED EGGS AND BEETS
Easy and simple way to make pickled beets and eggs. You can double the recipe for larger gatherings. This is my late grandmother's recipe and everyone loves it. Will keep in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Provided by Cathy Swanson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pickled Egg Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, and peel. Place eggs in a glass or plastic container.
- In a saucepan, combine beets, vinegar, sugar, water and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over eggs. Cover, and chill for 4 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
PICKLED EGGS
This is a perfect recipe to use already prepared hard-boiled egg. They would be great for a brunch or springtime luncheon.-American Egg Board, Linda Braun, Park Ridge, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Breakfast Brunch
Time 20m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. , Place six eggs each in two 1-qt. jars with tight-fitting lids. Pour half of the hot vinegar mixture into each jar; cover with lids. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SHANNONS SPICY PICKLED EGGS
I personally have never eaten a pickled egg in my life. My husband on the other hand loves pickled eggs. I took a couple of different recipes for pickled eggs and came up with this one. It's a real hit with him and his family!
Provided by um-um-good
Categories Spicy
Time 1h5m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- boil everything except the eggs for about 15 minutes.
- put the eggs in a huge jar.
- pour the hot brine on top of the eggs.
- top off with hot water to completely cover the eggs.
- let sit in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.
BEET-PICKLED EGGS
Hard-boiled eggs pickled in the juice of beets offer an unexpected pop of color and flavor. These are great in your favorite deviled egg recipe, too!
Provided by By Paula Jones
Categories Appetizer
Time 5h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In pint-size glass jar, place peeled eggs. (A wide-mouth jar works the best.)
- Into 2-quart saucepan, drain liquid from can of beets. (Reserve beets for another use or discard.) Add sugar, vinegar and cloves. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Carefully pour hot liquid over eggs. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Cover jar tightly with lid. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
SWEET PICKLED EGGS
Simple and easy to prepare. These will keep in the refrigerator for up to six months. Delicious with cold cuts, crusty bread and assorted cheeses.
Provided by Tracy Mulder
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pickled Egg Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cover eggs with water in a large pot. Cover with lid. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil gently for 10 minutes. Drain. Run cold water over eggs until they are cold. Shell eggs.
- Prepare the brine in a sauce pan by combining the vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Layer the eggs (whole) and onion rings in a sterilized 2 quart jar to within 1 inch of the top.
- Add pickling spice to brine. Swirl bag around for 30 seconds. Remove bag. Pour brine over eggs to fill jar with 1/4 inch from top. Seal with a sterilized lid. Store in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks before serving. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 268.5 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
GERMAN-STYLE PICKLED EGGS
I make them these deviled eggs and refrigerate them in a glass gallon jar for my husband to sell at his tavern. The customers love them! I found the recipe in an old cookbook years ago. -Marjorie Hennig, Green Valley, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Cool completely. Place onions and eggs in a large jar; add enough vinegar mixture to completely cover. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Use a clean spoon each time you remove eggs for serving. Refrigerate up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
AMISH PICKLED EGGS AND BEETS
This is an easy recipe that my grandmother used to serve in the spring. My brother still refers to this dish as "Easter eggs". Slices of onion or hot pepper may also be added to the pickling liquid with the beets and eggs.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil first four ingredients gently for 5 minutes.
- Cool the liquid then pour over eggs and beets, cover and let stand overnight (or up to three days) in the refrigerator.
- To serve, cut eggs in half or quarters.
EASY PICKLED EGGS
Classic purple pickled eggs. This brings back such fond memories of every Easter and Christmas at my grandmothers. This is easiest recipe I know and we no longer do it any other way.
Provided by Robin
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pickled Egg Recipes
Time P1DT12m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool under cold running water. Once the eggs cool for a bit, roll the eggs back and forth on the counter to crush the shells, then return to the cold water for up to an hour. They will peel very easily then.
- Place the peeled eggs in a large bowl or large wide mouthed jar with a lid. Pour in the pickled beets and juice. Add onions if you are using. Let them set in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours - 2 days is best if you can wait that long. Turn jar or stir once or twice to be sure that the eggs are evenly colored. Slice eggs in half and arrange on a tray to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 81.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SUPER EASY PICKLED EGGS
Tasty pickled eggs that are easy to assemble in half an hour with only 4 ingredients! Learned from my friend Simone. They must be stored in the fridge at all times - this is not a canning recipe.
Provided by EGull
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 12 eggs
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Hard-boil the eggs (takes about 15 minutes) then drain and re-fill the pot with cold water.
- While the eggs are cooling, place remaining ingredients in a small sauce pan on high heat. Heat to low boil, then simmer on low heat for 3 minutes.
- While the pickling solution is simmering, peel the eggs and place in a 1 quart mason jar. Don't worry if an egg sticks above the jar rim slightly - they squish down.
- Pour the pickling solution into the jar. Since the eggs will float up to the top, make sure the jar is filled up to the rim with pickling solution to minimize air up there. If you don't have enough pickling solution, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 tablespoon of sugar until it is up to the rim.
- Set on counter to cool to room temperature, then label with the date and place in the refrigerator.
- Wait 2 weeks for the eggs to pickle thoroughly before eating. Keep them in the fridge and try to eat them within 2 months (after that they are still edible, but rubbery in texture).
CANNING PICKLED EGGS
There are no home canning directions for pickled eggs. All of the following pickled egg recipes are for storage in the refrigerator. Pickled eggs should never be at room temperature except for serving time, when they should be limited to no more than 2 hours in the temperature danger zone of 40 to 140 degrees F. Caution: Home pickled eggs stored at room temperature have caused botulism. For the report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), see http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4934a2.htm The Editorial Note in this report cautions against room temperature pickling and storage, also. The CDC further cautions that to reduce the risk for botulism when pickling, food items should be washed and cooked adequately, and utensils, containers, and other surfaces in contact with food, including cutting boards and hands, should be cleaned thoroughly with soap and warm water. Containers (e.g., jars and lids) in which pickling will occur should be sterilized (e.g., placed in boiling water for a prescribed period). Acknowledgments Recipes adapted and used with permission from: Peter Piper Picked A Peck of Pickled Eggs, Georgia Egg Commission (undated). Original Acknowledgements on the Georgia Egg Commission publication: Dr. James C. Acton, Department of Food Science, Clemson University; Dr. Walter M. Britton, Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia; The American Egg Board, Park Ridge, Illinois; and Preserving and Pickling Eggs at Home, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Wisconsin.
Provided by LittleMsMartha
Categories Brunch
Time 1h18m
Yield 12 fresh eggs, 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Each of these recipes uses 12 peeled, hard-cooked eggs.
- The directions for each recipe are to bring all the ingredients except the eggs to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pack no more than one dozen peeled, hard-cooked eggs loosely into a warm, pre-sterilized quart jar (or other similar size container which can be closed tightly).
- There needs to be plenty of pickling solution, and enough to completely cover the eggs.
- Pour the hot pickling solution over the eggs in the jar, cover, and refrigerate immediately.
PICKLED QUAIL EGGS RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by Pattywak
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- First thing you need to do is check for cracked eggs. Then soak your eggs in warm water for a few minutes and clean. Place eggs in a pan, cover with cold water, at least 1 inch above the eggs. Bring water to a rolling boil before removing from heat. Allow eggs to stand in hot water for 10 minutes. Gently stir them occasionally to prevent the yolk from settling to one side. Drain water and cover eggs with white vinegar, at least 1 inch above the eggs. Stir the eggs every few hours. After 12 hours the shells should have dissolved in the vinegar leaving the membrane on the egg. Rinse the eggs thoroughly and peel them. Then rinse them again and place them in a 1-quart canning jar. Place pickling ingredients in a pan and simmer for 15 minutes. Pour the pickling liquid into the quart jar, completely covering the eggs. When the eggs and mixture have cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
SIMPLE PICKLED EGGS & BEETS
This is a simple, but absolute favorite recipe that I have been eating since I was a little wee one. I usually add 2 cans of beets because I like beets. This recipe keeps well in the refrigerator, and you can add more eggs or beets to the juice at any time, if you need to. Well recieved at picnics and potlucks.
Provided by Manda
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In saucepan, boil vinegar, sugar, pepper, salt and garlic powder until sugar is melted.
- Let cool In large container, combine beets, eggs, and onions.
- Pour vinegar mixture over all and mix to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (the longer this sits, the better it gets).
JALAPENO PICKLED EGGS
This recipe comes from cooks.com. It was submitted by Jo. My husband loves the jalapeno picked eggs we can buy at a local store. They are expensive though so I wanted to see if I could make some up. I couldn't find a recipe like we were looking for here but I did find this one online. He said they are really good. I cut the original recipe in half and added more garlic. We didn't add the hot sauce and he said they didn't need it, they were plenty hot enough without so it is up to how hot you like stuff. Time does not including egg cooking or the marinating for 1 week.
Provided by Zaney1
Categories Peppers
Time 15m
Yield 18 eggs, 9-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put peeled eggs in a 2 1/2 quart jar.
- We used a clean leftover dill pickle jar.
- If you use more eggs you will need a bigger jar.
- Boil all ingredients (except eggs, of course) for 15 minutes.
- Pour hot mixture over eggs until eggs are covered.
- Add hot water to jar to fill if needed.
- Marinate in refrigerator for 1 week before using.
- The original recipe had a note that said for a stronger flavor, poke hole in the eggs with a toothpick before marinating.
- We didn't do that so I can't attest to it's results.
DEVILED PICKLED EGGS
These are very very good.
Provided by Kathy Van Pelt
Categories Appetizers and Snacks 100+ Deviled Egg Recipes
Time P3DT25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Measure 1 cup beet juice from reserved juice.
- Combine 1 cup beet juice, sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, pepper, and bay leaves in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Place beets and eggs into a large bowl. Pour beet juice mixture over beets and eggs. Refrigerate for 3 days. Drain and discard pickling liquid.
- Cut each egg in half lengthwise and scoop yolks into a bowl. Mix mayonnaise, relish, and mustard into egg yolks until smooth. Spoon egg yolk filling back into each egg white. Serve beets and eggs on a platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 213.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 462.6 mg, Sugar 19.4 g
POPA'S PICKLED EGGS
These simple to make pickled eggs are a great snack along with pretzels. For hotter eggs pierce the yellow chili peppers with a sharp knife and/or add other hot peppers.
Provided by bd.weld
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pickled Egg Recipes
Time P2DT10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir peppers and brine, water, vinegar, pickling spice, sugar, salt, and turmeric together in a 1/2 gallon mason jar or container. Add eggs to pepper mixture and seal container. Refrigerate for at least 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 212 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1358.6 mg, Sugar 3 g
CAJUN PICKLED QUAIL EGGS
Quail eggs are a delicacy and I'll get them whenever I can find fresh eggs for sale. I love pickled quail eggs (the only pickled egg I'll eat) and this is a recipe I developed when I lived in MS and we raised Pharaoh Quail.
Provided by Donna Graffagnino
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 13h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Soak fresh eggs in warm water to remove any dirt and other stuff on the outer shells. Drain and rinse well then soak in cold water to make sure all residue is removed from the shells.
- 2. Boil eggs for 8 minutes and remove from heat. Drain boiling water and replace it with cold water. When water starts to get warm from the hot eggs, drain the water and replace with cold again. Do this several times to cool down the eggs. You can put the eggs in ice water if desired.
- 3. If you try to peel the eggs like a regular sized egg, you're going to lose a lot of eggs because the white tears so easily.
- 4. Put the eggs back into the pot that you boiled them in. (Don't do this in an aluminum pot! Use a glass, plastic, or stainless bowl.) Cover the eggs with white vinegar and let soak at least 10-12 hours or over night. The longer the better. The "spots" from the eggs will float to the surface and the shells will become soft and rubbery, making them super easy to peel. (See Notes Below)
- 5. In sterile jars put 1 garlic toe and 1 hot pepper in each jar then pack jars with eggs, about 12-13 eggs per 1/2 pint jar, depending on size of eggs. Set aside.
- 6. In water bath canning pot bring 6 inches of water to a boil.
- 7. Meanwhile, in a 2 quart saucepan add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a low boil. Cook for 3 minutes. Pour hot brine over eggs to completely cover.
- 8. Wipe rims well and place lids and bands on each jar, sealing tightly. Place jars in boiling water and make sure jars are covered by at least 1 inch. Bring back to a boil and boil 15 minutes.
- 9. Remove jars and let cool. Any jars that don't seal should be refrigerated and eaten first. Let sit for at least 2-3 weeks or more for best flavor.
- 10. NOTES: If you use regular salt instead of pickling salt the garlic will turn a bluish-green color. Food color (red or green), or beet juice may be added if desired.
MUSTARD PICKLED EGGS
These pickled eggs are marinated in a cider vinegar that is spiced with mustard and turmeric powder. The longer they set, the better they get.
Provided by J. Murphy
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pickled Egg Recipes
Time P3DT25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the hard-cooked eggs into a 1 quart jar. In a saucepan, stir together the mustard, cornstarch, sugar, turmeric, and salt. Pour in just enough of the cider vinegar to make a paste, then gradually stir in the rest. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Pour into the jars with the eggs. Put the lid on the jar, and refrigerate for a few days before eating for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 461.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh eggs: Use eggs that are less than a week old for the best results.
- Wash the eggs thoroughly: Before boiling, wash the eggs with cold water and a mild detergent to remove any dirt or bacteria.
- Prick the eggs: Use a pin or toothpick to prick a small hole in the bottom of each egg. This will prevent the eggs from cracking during boiling.
- Boil the eggs properly: Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs or 6-8 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.
- Cool the eggs immediately: After boiling, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and prevent them from overcooking.
- Peel the eggs carefully: Once the eggs are cool, peel them under cold running water to make it easier.
- Use a variety of pickling liquids: Experiment with different pickling liquids such as vinegar, brine, or a mixture of both to create different flavors.
- Add spices and herbs: Add spices and herbs to the pickling liquid to enhance the flavor of the eggs. Common additions include garlic, dill, mustard seeds, and peppercorns.
- Let the eggs pickle for at least 24 hours: Allow the eggs to pickle for at least 24 hours before eating to allow the flavors to develop.
Conclusion:
Pickled eggs are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be easily made at home. With a variety of pickling liquids and spices to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating unique and flavorful pickled eggs. Whether you prefer them spicy, sweet, or tangy, pickled eggs are a great way to add some variety to your diet. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy snack, give pickled eggs a try!
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