Crock Eggs & Onions Recipe

Name: Crock Eggs & Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -12 hard-boiled eggs, shelled; 1 white onion, cut in thin rings; 1 ½ cups cider vinegar; 1 cup water; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon ground celery seed; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ cup sugar or ½ cup Splenda granular; 2 cups apple juice or 2 cups cranberry juice

Servings: persons

1
Place eggs and onions in a 1/2 gallon crock or 1/2 gallon jar.
2
In saucepan, add vinegar,water,salt, mustard seed,celery seed, turmeric and sugar.
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Stir to blend.
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Use a woooden spoon.
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Simmer,add apple juice or cranberry juice.
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Taste.
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The brine should be sweet and sour.
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It must be strong in taste for the flavor to go into the eggs and onions.
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Note: If it is not sweet enough for your taste add 1/8 more sugar at a time.
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If it is not sour enough for your taste add 1 tsp vinegar at a time.
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Make sure it is hot.
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Pour over eggs.
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There must be enough brine to cover.
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If not make another half batch.
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Cover the crock with a turned over plate that will fit down in the crock.
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Put a weight on the plate.
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Cover the jar with waxed paper or plastic wrap, then the lid.
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You do not want the lid to rust with the vinegar.
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Gently shake the jar each day.
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Refrigerate three days.
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You can keep for five to seven days.
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If you use cranberry juice, there will be a slight tint to the eggs.
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Do not use cranberry grape, the eggs will turn a blueish gray.

474

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -12 hard-boiled eggs, shelled, 1 white onion, cut in thin rings, 1 ½ cups cider vinegar, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Crock Eggs & Onions falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crock Eggs & Onions

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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