Ultimate Tangy Delights: Balsamic-Pickled Eggs

These balsamic vinegar-pickled eggs are a great snack or appetizer. If you serve them to guests, their brownish color is sure to be a conversation starter. You can vary the vinegar to suit your taste or color preference.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
4 days 30 mins
Total Time:
4 days 55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 eggs

Ingredients

  • 6largeeggs

  • ½mediumonion, sliced

  • ½cupbalsamic vinegar

  • ½cupwater

  • 5clovesgarlic, crushed

  • 1tablespoonwhite sugar

Cooking Directions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water; peel when cool.

  2. Meanwhile, combine onion, balsamic vinegar, water, garlic, and sugar in a saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature, 30 to 45 minutes.

  3. Place peeled eggs in a glass jar and pour cooled vinegar mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 5 days before serving.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of vinegar mixture. The actual amount will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
6%
Saturated Fat
2g
8%
Cholesterol
186mg
62%
Sodium
76mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
3%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
7g
Vitamin C
2mg
8%
Calcium
39mg
3%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
106mg
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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