Pickledeggsandredbeetspennsylvaniadutchstyle Recipes

RED BEET PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• Boil the beets in water until they are fork tender.
• Peel and slice the beets.
• Place beets and eggs in a 1 quart mason jar.
• Pour vinegar, sugar and water into a medium saucepan. Add spices and bring to a boil. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved.
• Pour the pickling liquid over the beets and eggs. Allow to cool slightly before moving to the refrigerator.
• The pickled eggs will be ready to eat in a day or two. The beets can be left in the jar for up to two weeks.

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH PICKLED BEETS AND EGGS

Steps:

• Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, and peel.
• Place beets, onion, and peeled eggs in a non-reactive glass or plastic container. Set aside.
• In a medium-size, non-reactive saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup reserved beet juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and cloves. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
• Pour hot liquid over beets and eggs. Cover, and refrigerate 48 hours before using.

PICKLED EGGS AND RED BEETS, PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH STYLE

Steps:

• Cook, drain, and skin beets if not using canned.
• Combine remaining ingredients, except eggs.
• Pour over beets and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Cool.
• Place eggs in a large jar and pour cooled beet mixture over.
• Place in the refrigerator.
• Let pickle at least two days before using.

PIEROGI (POLISH DUMPLINGS)

Steps:

• To prepare the sauerkraut filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the drained sauerkraut and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove to a plate to cool.
• For the mashed potato filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir into the mashed potatoes, and season with salt and white pepper.
• To make the dough, beat together the eggs and sour cream until smooth. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; stir into the sour cream mixture until dough comes together. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth. Divide the dough in half, then roll out one half to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3 inch rounds using a biscuit cutter.
• Place a small spoonful of the mashed potato filling into the center of each round. Moisten the edges with water, fold over, and press together with a fork to seal. Repeat procedure with the remaining dough and the sauerkraut filling.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add perogies and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until pierogi float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon.

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH RED BEET EGGS AND PICKLED BEETS

Steps:

• Combine red beets, vinegar and sugar in a pan.
• Stir and heat just enough to dissolve the sugar.
• Add the eggs and refrigerate at least one hour (I prefer overnight).

PENNSYLVANIA PICKLED BEETS AND EGGS

Steps:

• Combine reserved beet liquid, sugar, vinegar, peppercorns and allspice in medium nonaluminum saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves; remove from heat. Add eggs and onion and turn to coat completely. Add beets. Cover pan and refrigerate until eggs are deep pink color, turning occasionally, about 8 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
• Drain juices. Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Arrange beets and onion on plate. Top with eggs and serve.