Pickled Eggs Recipe

Name: Pickled Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups distilled white vinegar; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 small yellow or white onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1/2 to 1 Fresno or other hot red chile, thinly sliced; 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled; Tips from 9 inner celery ribs; 6 sprigs dill

Servings: persons

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Special equipment: 3 glass pint jars with lids
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Bring the vinegar, 3/4 cup water, 3 tablespoons salt, the coriander seeds, mustard seeds, sugar, onions and chiles to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar.
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Reduce the heat, cover and let the brine simmer for 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, pierce each egg all the way through about 6 times with a cake tester or toothpick.
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Put 2 eggs in each of 3 glass pint jars with lids, and tuck the celery and dill in around them.
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Ladle in enough brine to cover the eggs, add 2 more eggs to each jar and ladle in more brine to cover, leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top.
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Close the jars, let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
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To serve, halve or quarter the eggs, and spoon some pickling liquid and vegetables over the top.
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(The eggs will keep, covered by liquid and refrigerated, for up to 5 days.)

473

kcal

Calories

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: 2 1/4 cups distilled white vinegar, Kosher salt, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Pickled Eggs 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.

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Pickled Eggs

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