Description:

Zippy Pickled Eggs are a treat (or considered a horror by some)! This is the BEST recipe for them I've ever tried.

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:1 Dozen

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) cider vinegar
• 1 cup (225 ml) water
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar
• 1 tsp (5 ml) pickling spice
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) celery seed
• 1 dozen hard cooked eggs, (shelled)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 lb (.5 kg). can of beets

Preparation

• In a medium saucepan, mix together the vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spices, salt and celery seed.
• Bring to a boil and simmer; let cool.
• Once the pickling solution has cooled, add the beets and stir until well blended.
• Place the eggs comfortably in a wide mouth large jar or well sealing pitcher.
• Pour pickling solution over the eggs and add 1 garlic clove.
• Let sit in the refridgerator for at least 2-3 days before serving.

Comments

Sliced pickled eggs is a pretty additon to any relish tray, or pop them for snacks! I learned and like to have them with kippers or other smoked fish, and salads, I think it is an old country thing.