How to Make Pickled Eggs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever tried pickled eggs? These tangy and slightly sweet treats are a staple in many Southern and Midwestern kitchens, and for good reason. They're a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs, and they make a delicious and satisfying snack or addition to a charcuterie board.

There are countless variations of pickled egg recipes, but the basic concept is the same: hard-boiled eggs are peeled and then soaked in a mixture of vinegar, spices, and sometimes sugar for a few days...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can red beets
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 6 hard-cooked eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 eggs

  • Pour the beet juice into a medium-size pot. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, water, salt, cloves, and the cinnamon stick. Place the pot over a medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place the beets into the liquid mixture and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the beets to heat.
  • Place the hard cooked eggs (with the shells removed) in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour the liquid and beets into the container with the eggs. Store the container in the refrigerator for approximately 5 days before eating.
  • Nutrition

    131 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 368mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 193mg