Chipotle and Adobo Pickled Eggs

Ingredients

• 6 hard boiled eggs
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Finely chop the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
2. In a medium saucepan, add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and chopped chipotle peppers.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Carefully peel the eggs and place them in a heat-safe bowl.
5. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the eggs and let cool to room temperature.
6. Store the pickled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Interesting Facts

• Chipotle peppers are jalapeno peppers that have been dried and smoked.
• Adobo sauce is a tangy, smoky sauce made from a blend of spices, vinegar, and oil.
• Pickled eggs make a great protein-packed snack.