Pickled eggs can be a great addition to salads and sandwiches or a quick snack for lovers of everything pickled. And you don’t even have to go to the grocery store to get some. They can be quickly and easily made at home. If you are craving some pickled eggs or just want to try them for the first time, here is how to make some yourself.
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (dried mustard)
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon dill seeds
Instructions:
- Hard-boil the eggs. The best way to do it is to get eggs at room temperature and then place them in a pot with water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat, and leave them for about 10 minutes.
- Combine white vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and dill seeds in a saucepan.
- Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil and then simmer for around 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the brine cool down for a bit.
- Remove the shells from the hard-boiled eggs and place them in a jar you previously sterilized.
- Pour the brine over the eggs until they are completely covered. If the eggs have trouble staying under the brine, place a clean and food-safe object on top to keep them submerged.
- Seal the jar with a lid and leave it in the refrigerator for at least a couple of days to allow the eggs to take on the flavors.
- Enjoy your pickled eggs.