Description
Pickled eggs with beets bring bold crimson color and tangy flavor to any gathering. Zesty pink-hued eggs deliver a perfect balance of vinegar’s sharpness and earthy beet sweetness that will delight you at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 medium beets, peeled and sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Eggs:
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
Pickling Liquid and Spices:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Create a vibrant pickling liquid by combining vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, cloves, and mustard seeds in a saucepan.
- Add sliced beets to the mixture and bring to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar and salt completely dissolve.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing beets to soften and infuse the liquid with their rich crimson color.
- Remove the beet-infused brine from heat and let it cool for approximately 15 minutes until the temperature reduces.
- Select a clean glass jar or container large enough to accommodate the hard-boiled eggs and sliced onions.
- Carefully arrange the eggs and onions inside the container, ensuring they are positioned evenly.
- Gently pour the warm beet-infused brine over the eggs, making certain they are completely submerged in the liquid.
- Seal the container with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the refrigerator.
- Allow the eggs to pickle and absorb the flavors for a minimum of 24 hours, with optimal color and taste developing after 48 hours.
- The pickled eggs will maintain their vibrant appearance and tangy flavor for up to 5 days when stored properly in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality eggs for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Ensure eggs are completely cooled before adding to the brine to prevent cracking.
- Experiment with different vinegars like apple cider or white wine vinegar for unique flavor profiles.
- Store pickled eggs in an airtight container to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 102 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 233 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg