How to Make Emily's Pickled Eggs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Emily's Pickled Eggs are a classic homemade treat that is perfect for snacking or adding a tangy kick to your salads and sandwiches. This recipe has been passed down through generations in Emily's family, and it never fails to impress with its delicious and unique flavor.

These pickled eggs are the perfect blend of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors that make them irresistible to anyone who tries them. The combination of vinegar, sugar, and spices creates a complex and deliciou...

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Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons pickling spice
  • 5 black peppercorns

Information

  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    78 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 1031mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 86mg