Ingredients
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- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, salt, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and allow it to cool.
- Place the peeled eggs in a jar and pour the cooled pickling liquid over the eggs, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 3 days before serving for maximum flavor.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for better texture. Adjust spice level to taste, and make sure the pickling liquid is cooled before pouring it over the eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg