Beet Pickled Eggs
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Beet Pickled Eggs
Description
This recipe pairs peeled hard-boiled eggs with cooked, sliced beets in a pickling solution made by boiling water, apple cider vinegar, cane sugar, and kosher salt until the sugar and salt dissolve. The mixture is poured hot over the eggs and beets inside a mason jar, which is then cooled and refrigerated for a full day before eating. The acidic, slightly sweet brine imparts both flavor and color to the eggs.
After pickling, the eggs develop a firm yet creamy texture and a sharp, tangy flavor balanced by the mild sweetness from the sugar and earthiness from the beets. The beets contribute visual appeal with their deep red pigment, which gradually colors the eggs' exterior.
The pickled eggs serve well as a snack, appetizer, or salad ingredient. The convenience of having ready-to-eat preserved eggs enhances meal prepping and snacking options. Their shelf life of up to three months in the refrigerator makes them a practical preserve.
Store the sealed jar in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and allow mellowing of flavors over time. The pickled eggs are safe for consumption for up to three months when kept refrigerated.
Ingredients
- 1 beet cooked, packaged
- 6 egg peeled, hard-boiled
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place beets and eggs in a 24-ounce mason jar.
- In a small saucepan, bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the beets and eggs. Allow to cool, then cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before enjoying.
Notes
- Keep the pickled eggs sealed in the refrigerator, where they will retain quality for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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