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
- 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
- Protein 9.04 g Moderate
- Carbs 11.65 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.03 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.34 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High
- Cholesterol 234.0 mg High
- Sodium 127.41 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.62 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.54 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 115.68 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source
- Potassium 160.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 57.25 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 8.77 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.81 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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