Best pickled eggs recipe for Easter day 2024: This simple recipe for pickled eggs makes a nutritious, high-protein snack that’s perfect to have on hand. There’s no need to can them because they keep well in the refrigerator.
They work well as a sandwich layer or as a delightful on-the-go snack when sliced over a salad. Alternatively, you might turn them into tangy egg salad sandwiches or deviled eggs.
best pickled eggs recipe for Easter day 2024
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 cup Filtered Water
- 1/2 cup Salt
- 2-4 whole Garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 whole Chili pepper or 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 16 whole eggs, hard-boiled
Instructions
- Peel and set aside eggs after hard boiling.
- Put salt, vinegar, and water to a boil in a big pot. Take off the heat and place aside.
- Peel the garlic cloves and add them, the turmeric, and the chile pepper to your jar.
- Fill the jar with ½ to 1 cup brine.
- Arrange the eggs in a jar in a layer, packing each layer firmly but not so tightly that the whites crack or shatter.
- Brush the leftover brine all over the eggs, making sure it covers them fully.
- After adding the cover, chill for two weeks.
- Savor it on its own or in all your preferred recipes.
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Notes
- Use eggs that are at least a week old, this makes peeling them much easier.
- Hard boil and peel your eggs ahead of time, this makes the day of pickling eggs super fast and stress-free.
- Avoid using garlic cloves in your brine if you’d like a nice, clear brine.
- Use regular white vinegar if you’d like a nice clear brine.
- You can substitute white vinegar or rice wine vinegar for a different flavor.
- Adding a few slices of red onions, beets or beet juice will make your eggs beautifully pink (like the photo above)!
- Feel free to experiment with additional flavors like dill, onion, and even jalapeno for some added spice.
Nutrition
- Serving: 1 egg
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Protein: 7.5g
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
FAQs AND QUESTIONS
Tips for Pickled Eggs
- Peeling eggs that are at least a week old is made MUCH easier by hard boiling them.
- You can speed up and reduce tension on the day of pickling eggs by hard boiling and peeling your eggs in advance.
- If you want a good, clear brine, stay away from adding cloves to your mixture.
- If you want a clear brine, use normal white vinegar.
- For a different flavor, try using rice wine vinegar or white vinegar instead.
- Beets, red onions, or beet juice added to your eggs can give them a gorgeous pink hue!
- Try adding other tastes, such as dill, onion, or even jalapeño for a little extra spiciness.
Pickled Egg Serving Suggestions
You might be wondering how to eat homemade pickled eggs now that you’ve made the recipe. Here are some ideas for serving:
- Serve as a zesty garnish on your sandwiches or salads.
- For an additional taste boost, cut and place pickled eggs on top of your egg salad.
- For a special touch, top your cheese and charcuterie board with a few pickled eggs.
- Savor them as a delicious, guilt-free snack right out of the jar.
Pickled Egg Variations
Give these other pickled egg recipe variations a try, or mix and match your flavors until you find what your family loves best.
- Classic Sweet Pickled Eggs – For those who enjoy a touch of sweetness, the classic sweet pickled eggs are a timeless favorite. Add ¼ – ½ cup sugar to your brine and your favorite pickling spices to each jar before filling. Then, top each jar with a splash of beet juice (or add a few slices of fresh beets to each jar).
- Spicy Dill Pickled Eggs – If you prefer a zesty kick, try our spicy dill pickled eggs. Use white vinegar in the base brine recipe. To each jar add pickling spices, garlic, mustard seeds, fresh or dried dill and slices of red onions. To kick it up a notch, add some jalapeno slices.