Pickled Eggs Recipe
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An easy to make pickled eggs recipe that my family has been making for years. They are the perfect snack or finger food for parties or picnics.
I wanted to share a recipe that our family has been making since I was a little girl, pickled eggs.
Pickled eggs, and deviled eggs, were always a staple at our family get togethers, no matter the occasion or season, and they were one of the most popular items on the buffet table.
They’re great with a little salt and pepper for a tasty snack or you could have them with sandwiches, burgers or a ham dinner (like we do at Christmas), plus they are super easy to make.
What you’ll need to make classic pickled eggs
- a large glass jar with a lid (or a glass bowl with a lid)
- a dozen or two of hard-boiled eggs
- a jar of pickled beets (sliced or whole, whatever your preference is)
- white vinegar
I won’t go into cooking your eggs because there is so much info on the internet already, different things work for different people.
You could also add some sliced onion into your jar, or go the 3 ingredient simple route. There are no hard and fast rules for making pickled eggs.
How to make pickled eggs
All you need to do is to put your peeled hard-boiled eggs and the pickled beets into the jar, fill it up with vinegar until the eggs are all covered and stick it in the fridge for about a week.
That’s all there is to it.
The hardest part is waiting for them to pickle. The longer you leave them in the pickle beet and vinegar, the more it will penetrate through and flavor the eggs.
Some people say that you should stir them a few times, but I just leave them alone and they come out perfect.
Personally, I leave them sit in the fridge for about 10 days. I like them when the pickle juice has seeped into the egg to make it nice and pink all the way through.
When they are pickled enough for you, slice them in half, sprinkle with some salt and pepper and enjoy!
Easy and yummy!!
My husband says that either you love or hate pickled eggs.
I have to say that I’m not a hard-boiled egg kinda girl, but I love pickled eggs.
What do you think…have you ever heard of pickled eggs? Do you like them?
Check out a couple of my other easy and tasty recipes.
Pickled Eggs Recipe
An easy recipe for pickled eggs. Serve as an appetizer or as a quick and tasty low carb snack.
Ingredients
- 1 dozen eggs
- 1 16 oz. jar pickled beets
- distilled vinegar
Instructions
- hard boil your eggs
- peel your eggs and put them in large jar/container
- add pickled beets (inc. juice)
- add distilled vinegar, to cover all eggs
- place lid and store in refrigerator for 8-10 days
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12 servingsServing Size:
1 eggAmount Per Serving: Calories: 157
Yummy! I love just about anything if you pickle it. I’ve never tried pickled eggs and this is easy so I’m going to give it a try! The hardest part is waiting – I’m terrible about wanting “instant” gratification! 😉 Going to try your tomato recipe, too. Can’t go wrong with melted cheese! Thanks!
If you love anything pickled, I’m sure you will love these. Yes, waiting for them to pickle is the hardest part but oh-so-worth-it. Let me know what you think of them.
Thanks so much, Michelle!
I soak my eggs in banana pepper juices. Yummy
Ooooooh, that sounds interesting Hayley. My husband would enjoy that! Thanks.:)
K.
I used to love pickled beets when I was a kid, but I haven’t actually ever made them myself. Thanks for the memories. I think I’ll try them for Easter this year!
Hi Pam. Isn’t it funny how certain things bring back childhood memories? I will be making them for Easter too (we always have them). I would love to hear what you think of them. Thanks for visiting.
K.
I just love this idea, and I have a dozen eggs ready to use.
Thank you!
K.
Grew-up with pickled eggs at Easter. Similar recipe but added a dash or two of tabasco to the jar along with a few hot peppers. My Dad had a rule they couldn’t be eaten for at least three days! He also boiled the beet juice with the vinegar and poured it over the eggs hot.
I have since found a recipe for a quick pickle that just leaves a ring on the outer edge. You then cut the egg in half and devil the insides. Very pretty as well as tasty!
Hi Randa. Thanks for the tips and ideas on how you’ve made pickled eggs. My husband especially liked the idea of boiling the beet juice and vinegar. I’m sure he will try doing that next time we make them. The idea to leave a quick ring and devil the insides sounds great. I would love to try that. I appreciate your visit.
K.
I found that funny, because I don’t like looking at hard boiled eggs but I wanted to see how you made it pink! Hehe If it’s pink I like it! This is still a cool idea, even though I don’t care for eating them! 😀
Hi Heather. Your comment made me smile. I’m not thrilled about looking at them either, that’s why I gave the disclosure. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
K.