Spicy Pickled Eggs
A zesty and flavorful snack featuring hard-boiled eggs marinated in a spicy brine with jalapeños, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices. Perfect for adding a kick to your appetizer spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes (plus pickling time)
- Yield: 12 pickled eggs 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 3 cups white vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
- 6–8 sprigs fresh dill
- 4 bay leaves
- 1/2 large white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1–2 tablespoons pickling spice
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt have dissolved. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Distribute eggs and remaining ingredients between two quart-sized mason jars.
- Top with cooled brine, ensuring the eggs are fully submerged. Seal the jars tightly.
- Refrigerate for about 7–10 days before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra spice, add 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 5 to 10 small fresh peppers.
- Ensure eggs are fully submerged in the brine to maintain flavor consistency.
- These pickled eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 187mg
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