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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Pickled Eggs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water.
- 3
Bring the water to a boil, remove from heat, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.
- 4
Remove the eggs from the hot water, cool them under cold running water, and peel them.
- 5
Discard the hot water.
- 6
In the same saucepan, bring the vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil until the sugar dissolves.
- 7
Remove from heat.
- 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
Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 1 week before serving.
- Calories 151.69 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 9.04 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 11.65 g 4%
- Total Fat 6.03 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.34 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 234.0 mg High 78%
- Sodium 127.41 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.62 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 4.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 160.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 57.25 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 3.55 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 1.01 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Classic Pickled Eggs is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Bay Leaves, Eggs, Garlic, and Salt. Each serving provides about 151.69 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Pickled Eggs made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Bay Leaves, Eggs, Garlic, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Pickled Eggs?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 151.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Pickled Eggs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Classic Pickled Eggs healthy?
- Classic Pickled Eggs has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 151.69 calories and 9.04 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 127.41 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.34 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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