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    Mom's Pickled Eggs

    Mar 27, 2023 by Laureen King

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    This recipe for Mom’s Pickled Eggs is delicious. A quick and easy recipe for the perfect Keto, low carb and low calorie snack. via @artandthekitchThis recipe for Mom’s Pickled Eggs is delicious. A quick and easy recipe for the perfect Keto, low carb and low calorie snack. via @artandthekitch

    Mom's Pickled Eggs is an easy recipe for making traditional pickled eggs. Tangy, salty with a bit of spice make these eggs an old-fashioned snack that is sure to please.

    Glass jar of pickled egg with red checkered cloth lid cover.

    This pickled egg recipe is a treasured family recipe from my husband's Mom. Hard boiled eggs marinated in a homemade pickling brine of vinegar, pickling spice, ground mustard, salt and pepper. There is no sugar added to this pickled egg recipe, making it a perfect, healthy snack. You will want to keep a jar of these protein-packed and low-calorie eggs in the refrigerator at all times!

    Pickle brine being poured over hard boiled eggs in glass jar.

    Years ago picked eggs were often found in big glass jars in the pub. They were popular bar food items and tasted great with a pint of beer. I think they make a delicious appetizer to add to a charcuterie board or even make into tangy deviled eggs or egg salad sandwiches. Don't let your leftover Easter Eggs go to waste, make some pickled eggs with them!

    Ingredients for making pickled eggs in measuring spoons and bowls.

    Ingredients

    • Eggs - fresh eggs tend to be difficult to peel, so choose eggs that are at least a week or two old. You want your hard boiled eggs to look perfectly peeled.
    • Vinegar - plain white vinegar.
    • Pickling spice - found in the spice section of your grocery store. It is usually a combination of mustard seed, bay leaves, coriander, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, ginger and chili peppers.
    • Ground mustard - use only ground mustard, do not substitute for any other kind of mustard.
    • Water
    • Salt and pepper

    How to make perfect hard boiled eggs.

    • Place the eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan.
    • Cover the eggs completely with water. The water should be about an inch higher than the eggs.
    • Bring to a boil, then turn the stove heat off.
    • Cover the pot with the lid and let stand for 11-12 minutes.
    • Drain and immediately run cold water over the eggs.
    • Peel using the side of of your thumb.

    My recipes for Egg Salad Stuffed Pea Pods and Crab Stuffed Snow Peas include hard boiled eggs. Give these appetizer recipes a try as well.

    Three hard boiled eggs cut in half on wood board.

    Instructions

    Prepare the pickle brine. Combine the vinegar, water, salt, pepper, ground mustard and pickling spice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. 

    Place the peeled hard boiled eggs into a clean glass jar. 

    Pour the  hot pickling liquid over the eggs. Make sure the eggs are completely covered with brine.

    Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate. You can eat the eggs after 2-3 days, but I find letting them marinate in the brine for 5-7 days really enhances the flavor.

    Storage

    This pickled egg recipe is not canned and therefore must be kept refrigerated. They will keep sealed in a jar and stored in the fridge for 1-2 months.

    Variations

    My family thinks this classic pickled egg recipe is the best, but here are some tasty options.

    • Add fresh sliced  regular onions, red onions, or, some fresh garlic cloves. 
    • If you like a little heat add fresh sliced jalapeño peppers.
    • A few fresh dill sprigs with enhance the pickle favor.
    • To make pretty pink Beet Pickled Eggs, simply substitute the water with canned beet juice. You can even add several beets with the hard boiled eggs for a tasty option. 

    More Hard Boiled Egg Recipes

    Crab Stuffed Snow Peas

    Egg Salad Stuffed Snow Peas

    This post was originally published March 2, 2014. Occasionally I update with fresh tips, content, and photos. Current update March 27, 2023.

    Glass jar of pickled egg with red checkered cloth lid cover.

    Mom's Pickled Eggs

    Laureen King
    A best ever recipe for Pickled Eggs. This recipe is quick and easy to make! A great healthy snack or appetizer.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 89 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups white vinegar
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
    • 2 tablespoons pickling spice
    • 1 dozen hard boiled eggs

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the hard boiled eggs, peel and set aside.
    • Make the pickle brine by combining the vinegar, water, salt, pepper, ground mustard and pickling spice in a medium saucepan.
    • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Place the peeled hard boiled eggs into a clean glass jar.
    • Pour the hot pickling liquid over the eggs. Make sure the eggs are completely covered with brine.
    • Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate. You can eat the eggs after 2-3 days, but I find letting them marinated in the brine for 5-7 days really enhances the flavor.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 258mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 266IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Joyce

      September 27, 2020 at 11:39 am

      How long are the eggs good for?

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      • Laureen King

        September 30, 2020 at 10:07 am

        Hi Joyce, pickled eggs should always be kept refrigerated and with keep for a couple of months.

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    2. Joyce

      November 22, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      Do you peel the shell off the egg before putting in jar?

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      • Laureen King

        November 22, 2022 at 2:13 pm

        Hi Joyce, yes the shells are removed from the eggs. Enjoy!

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    3. Cindy

      February 07, 2023 at 8:16 pm

      When you say regular vinegar, do you mean white or apple cider?

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      • Laureen King

        February 11, 2023 at 12:40 pm

        So for taking so long to respond, away on much needed vacation. White vinegar is used in this recipe.

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