Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these flavorful and easy-to-make spicy pickled eggs! Here’s how to create your own batch:
Ingredients:
– 1 dozen large eggs
– 1 cup white vinegar
– 1 cup water
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 tablespoon pickling salt
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
– 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
– Whole black peppercorns, to taste
– 1 small onion, sliced
– 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (optional, for extra heat)
Directions:
1. Hard-boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10-12 minutes.
2. Prepare the pickling liquid: In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, pickling salt, red pepper flakes, turmeric powder, mustard seeds, and black peppercorns. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.
3. Peel and jar the eggs: Once the eggs are cooked, drain the hot water and immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Peel the eggs and place them in a clean glass jar.
4. Add the onion and jalapeño (optional): Add the sliced onion and jalapeño pepper to the jar, if desired.
5. Pour the pickling liquid over the eggs: Pour the hot pickling liquid over the eggs, filling the jar to the top.
6. Seal and refrigerate: Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate the eggs for at least 24 hours before eating. The eggs will continue to pickle and develop flavor over time.
Enjoy your spicy pickled eggs as a tangy and flavorful snack or side dish!