PA DUTCH PICKLED EGGS & RED BEETS
A standard dish at picnics and dinner tables across Central PA. These take a little time, but are so easy. Also adds nice color to any of your meals! You do the beets & marinade first, then the eggs the next day. This works out great for me, as my kids love the eggs, & I love the beets. I add an onion to this sometimes, and...
Provided by Michelle Koletar/Mertz
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Drain the red beets & reserve the juice. To the juice, add enough water so you're getting one cup of liquid.
- 2. Add liquid to saucepan, & add vinegar, sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and some salt. Bring to a boil, stirring. Pour the sauce over the beets. Let cool just a bit.
- 3. Transfer to a large glass bowl or jar (my Meme Koletar had her special "pickled beet jar".) Refrigerate this for about 12 hours or so. When that time is up....
- 4. Add the peeled, hard-boiled eggs to the marinade & refrigerate overnight or 8-12 hours. Make sure you stir the eggs every so often so that the beet color becomes even on them. Nothing is sadder than seeing a pickled egg that only has one side of it lovely & deep purple. Then, cut the eggs in half & serve w/ the beets. Sprinkle w/ black pepper to your taste.
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Randy Clement
[email protected]These eggs are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I love them!
Alisher Laghari
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These pickled eggs are amazing. I'll definitely be making them again and again.
ZOHAIB ABBAS
[email protected]These eggs are a lot of work to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and unique.
maribeth santos
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggs didn't turn out red. They're more of a brownish color.
Muhammed Rafik
[email protected]I had some trouble peeling the eggs after they were pickled. I think I'll try boiling them for a little bit longer next time.
Vern Robinson
[email protected]These eggs are a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less pickling spice next time.
Kodiyil Oru CineHouse
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pickled eggs, but these are actually pretty good. The beets give them a nice sweetness that I really enjoyed.
Aisha Al Shirazi
[email protected]I love the way these eggs look! The red color is so vibrant and festive. I'm sure they'll be a hit at my next party.
ROMI TECH
[email protected]These eggs are a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs. I always have a few on hand in the fridge for a quick snack or to add to a salad.
LaMaine Williams
[email protected]I've been making these pickled eggs for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect addition to any picnic or potluck.
Alan Jacobo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the eggs turned out perfectly. They're a little bit spicy, but in a good way. I can't wait to try them on a salad.
Uwase Kate
[email protected]These eggs are so easy to make and they're always a hit at parties. I love the pop of color they add to a relish tray or deviled egg platter.
nalaree1
[email protected]I've never had pickled eggs before, but these were surprisingly good! The beets gave them a nice sweetness and the pickling spices added a bit of a kick. I'll definitely be making these again.
Amna Hamoor
[email protected]These pickled eggs are a delicious and unique snack or appetizer. The combination of the beets and the pickling spices gives them a beautiful red color and a slightly sweet and tangy flavor. I would definitely make them again!