Learn how to make delicious and tangy pickled eggs at home with this easy recipe. These pickled eggs are perfect as a snack or a side dish, and they make a great addition to salads and charcuterie boards. The tangy flavor of the pickling brine pairs perfectly with the creamy texture of the boiled eggs. This recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
- Eggs
- White vinegar
- Water
- Pickling spices (such as mustard seeds, peppercorns, and bay leaves)
- Salt
- Sugar
- Onion (optional)
- Garlic (optional)
Directions
- Boil the eggs: Place eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once the water is boiling, reduce heat to low and let the eggs simmer for 9-12 minutes.
- Prepare the pickling brine: In a separate pot, combine white vinegar, water, pickling spices, salt, sugar, onion (if desired), and garlic (if desired). Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Peel the boiled eggs: Drain the hot water from the pot with the boiled eggs and let them cool slightly. Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel off the shell carefully.
- Place the peeled eggs in a jar: Transfer the peeled eggs to a clean glass jar or container.
- Pour the pickling brine: Carefully pour the hot pickling brine over the eggs in the jar. Make sure the eggs are completely submerged in the brine.
- Let the eggs pickle: Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid and let the eggs pickle in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve and enjoy: Once the pickled eggs have finished pickling, they are ready to eat. Serve them as a snack, side dish, or incorporate them into salads and charcuterie boards.
