Sons Favorite Pickled Eggs Recipes

PERFECT PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spices and salt in small saucepan.
• Bring to boil, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain liquid through sieve or cheesecloth, if desired.
• Place eggs in 4-cup (1 L) jar with lid. Pour hot liquid over eggs into each jar; Cover jar with lid.
• Refrigerate for at least two days before using.

SON'S FAVORITE PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• 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 medium-high 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.
• Additional hard-cooked eggs can be added to the container as you use up the eggs.

MAMA'S BEST PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water.
• When water begins to boil, remove from heat and cover.
• Let eggs sit in hot water for 18 minutes.
• Cool in cold water and peel.
• In a saucepan, combine vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, allspice and sliced ginger.
• Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Place eggs in sterilized jars.
• Pour vinegar mixture over eggs.
• (You may strain vinegar, if desired.) Seal and place jars in preserving pan with rack.
• Water should cover jars with at least 1-inch of water above tops of jars.
• Bring water to a boil; cover and boil for 10 minutes.
• Remove jars and cool.
• Check seals.
• Store about one month before opening.

EMILY'S PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• Place eggs in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel. Place the eggs into a 1 quart wide mouth jar.
• In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, salt, pickling spice, most of the onion (reserve a couple of slices), and black peppercorns. Bring to a rolling boil; pour over the eggs in the jar. Place a couple of slices of onion on top and seal the jars. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3 days before serving.

POPA'S PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• Stir peppers and brine, water, vinegar, pickling spice, sugar, salt, and turmeric together in a 1/2 gallon mason jar or container. Add eggs to pepper mixture and seal container. Refrigerate for at least 2 days.