Pickled Red Beet Eggs (PA Dutch)

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   Start by boiling eggs.

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   For perfectly boiled eggs: Place eggs in a pot.

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   Cover with cold water and 1 Tablespoon Salt.

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   Bring to a ROLLING boil.

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   Cover, turn off heat and set timer for 11 minutes.

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   After 11 minutes has elapsed, remove from stove and run cold water over the eggs.

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   Once cool enough to touch, peel those suckers and place whole eggs in a large container.

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   I double the recipe and keep them in a large gallon sized glass jar (it originally had pickles in it, but I reuse it just for this)

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   TO MAKE PICKLING LIQUID

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    Mix together salt, sugar and vinegar and beet juice in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved.

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    Pour liquid over the beets in the container.

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    You can add the sliced beets at this time.

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    We like to eat them pickled as well.

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    Tighly cover and refrigerate for at least 48 hours.

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    These will keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

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    The longer they sit the prettier and more flavorful they are.

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    Eat 'em up!!

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    We always have these on hand.

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    Slice in half, sprinkle with salt and pepper and devour.

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    My kids eat them as after school snacks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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