Pickled Eggs: Ultimate Flavor Explosion

Try this recipe for quick and easy pickled eggs. They’re great to have on hand for entertaining, and they make a nice gift too. Plan ahead though, they need to be refrigerated for at least three days before they’re ready to eat.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
3 days 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
3 days 1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 12largeeggs

  • 1cupwhite vinegar

  • ½cupwater

  • 1mediumonion, sliced

  • 2tablespoonscoarse salt

  • 2tablespoonspickling spice

  • 5black peppercorns

Cooking Directions

  1. Place eggs into a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Cover the pot and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.

  2. Transfer eggs to a strainer and run under cold water for 1 minute. Return eggs to the pot; fill with cold water and let sit until cool enough to handle, 2 to 3 minutes. Peel eggs and place into a 1-quart, wide-mouth jar.

  3. Combine vinegar, water, all but a few slices onion, salt, pickling spice, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, then pour over eggs in the jar. Place remaining onion slices on top and seal the jar. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour, then refrigerate for 3 days before serving.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine. The actual amount of brine consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories78
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
2g
8%
Cholesterol
186mg
62%
Sodium
1031mg
45%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
6g
Vitamin C
1mg
4%
Calcium
31mg
2%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
86mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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