Sweet Pickled Eggs

Description

Simple and easy to prepare. These will keep in the refrigerator for up to six months. Delicious with cold cuts, crusty bread and assorted cheeses.

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 1 large onion, sliced into rings
  • 2 cups white wine vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pickling spice, wrapped in cheesecloth

Instructions

  1. Cover eggs with water in a large pot. Cover with lid. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil gently for 10 minutes. Drain. Run cold water over eggs until they are cold. Shell eggs.
  2. Prepare the brine in a sauce pan by combining the vinegar
  3. water
  4. sugar and salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  5. Layer the eggs (whole) and onion rings in a sterilized 2 quart jar to within 1 inch of the top.
  6. Add pickling spice to brine. Swirl bag around for 30 seconds. Remove bag. Pour brine over eggs to fill jar with 1/4 inch from top. Seal with a sterilized lid. Store in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks before serving. Serve chilled.

Servings: 12

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