Description
Spicy Pickled Eggs are a vibrant twist on a classic snack, perfect for gatherings or as a zesty addition to your meals. This recipe combines hard-boiled eggs with a tangy brine featuring jalapeño, garlic, and fresh dill, creating an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The quick brining method means you won’t need to worry about canning, making this dish accessible for everyone. Serve these spicy delights sliced on salads, as a topping for sandwiches, or simply enjoyed on their own for a nutritious protein boost. With just a little patience while they marinate in the fridge, you’ll have a delicious and eye-catching treat ready to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups white vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 18 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 jalapeño pepper (sliced)
- 6 – 8 sprigs fresh dill
- 4 bay leaves
- 1/2 large white onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until dissolved; then remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Divide hard-boiled eggs between two quart-sized mason jars. Add jalapeño slices, dill springs, bay leaves, onion slices, garlic cloves, and pickling spice.
- Once cooled, pour the brine over the eggs until fully submerged. Seal jars with lids.
- Refrigerate jars for 7 – 10 days to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (50g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg