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Classic Pickled Eggs

Classic Pickled Eggs tuck tender hard-boiled eggs into a bright, sweet-tart vinegar brine perfumed with garlic and bay leaf. The result is a deli-style bite that’s punchy, lightly sweet, and satisfyingly tangy—perfect for snacking, picnics, or setting out on an appetizer board after a week of marinating.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Classic Pickled Eggs
  1. 1

    Gather all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water.

  3. 3

    Bring the water to a boil, remove from heat, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove the eggs from the hot water, cool them under cold running water, and peel them.

  5. 5

    Discard the hot water.

  6. 6

    In the same saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil until the sugar dissolves.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat.

  8. 8

    Place the peeled eggs, the garlic, and the bay leaf in a 1-quart mason jar, then pour the vinegar mixture over the top.

  9. 9

    Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 1 week before serving.