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Emily’s Tangy Pickled Eggs

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Emily’s Tangy Pickled Eggs bring a bright, vinegary snap balanced by gentle warmth from pickling spices and black peppercorns. Tender hard-cooked eggs soak up onion-laced brine for a classic deli-style bite that’s great for snacks, picnics, or a platter of appetizers. They’re flavorful, aromatic, and even better after a couple of days in the fridge.

  • Prep25 min
  • Cook5 min
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyEasy
Emily’s Tangy Pickled Eggs
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Put the eggs in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then immediately take the pot off the heat. Cover the pot and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.

  3. 3

    Move the eggs to a strainer and rinse under cold water for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Return the eggs to the pot, fill with cold water, and let them sit until cool enough to handle, 2 to 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Peel the eggs and place them in a 1-quart, wide-mouth jar.

  6. 6

    Mix the vinegar, water, all but a few onion slices, salt, pickling spice, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil.

  7. 7

    Pour the mixture over the eggs in the jar.

  8. 8

    Place the remaining onion slices on top and seal the jar.

  9. 9

    Let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour, then refrigerate for 3 days before serving.

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