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Published: March 15, 2020Updated: January 22, 2021Author: Amy

Pickled Eggs are a perfect lip-smacking snack or condiment for salad, made from hard boiled eggs soaking in a sweet and tangy vinegar marinade. This old fashioned recipe is so easy and so good!

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Many years ago, long before the ability to refrigerate things, canning and pickling foods was used as a way to preserve fruits and vegetables for longer term storage. Now people do it because it’s just simply delicious!

Usually around Easter time when everyone is decorating their eggs, I’m over here pickling mine. HA. I actually make pickled eggs all year round – my family loves them. Along with my soy sauce eggs and beet pickled eggs, they are such a great on-the-go snack.

What Do Picked Eggs Taste Like?

Pickled eggs have a mouth-watering sweet and sour taste. Sort of like salt and vinegar potato chips! If you like bread and butter pickles, pickled beets, or sauerkraut, you will love them.

How To Make Pickled Eggs

This pickled eggs recipe could not be easier! With just a few simple steps and pantry items, you end up with a super healthy and delicious snack. (Scroll down for the full printable recipe.)

  1. You’ll need 10 hard boiled eggs that have been peeled.
  2. Boil together a mixture of vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spice, and salt.
  3. Fill a clean 2-liter glass jar with your eggs.
  4. Tuck in some sliced red onion and fresh dill sprigs.
  5. Pour the brine over the eggs and seal.
  6. Store in the refrigerator.
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Recipe Variations

  • Apple cider vinegar is a staple in my house, so that’s what I always use. But you can replace it with regular white vinegar, if that’s what you have.
  • Add some sliced up jalapeños to the liquid to give your eggs a little kick!
  • Instead of using this dill and onion marinade, use leftover beet juice brine from pickled beets and make Beet Pickled Eggs. They’re awesome…and so pretty!

Do Pickled Eggs Need to Be Refrigerated?

Yes! This recipe for old fashioned pickled eggs is not canned, but instead requires refrigeration and should never be kept out at room temperature to prevent botulism (according to the National Center for Home Food Preservation.)

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How Long Do Pickled Eggs Last?

Your eggs can be eaten after only a few hours of marinating, but for best results, allow your eggs to pickle for 5-7 days, which allows that salty-vinegar brine to penetrate the eggs and produce a deeper flavor.

Once they’re sealed in an airtight jar, your pickled eggs will last for up to 3 months in the fridge!

Today pickled eggs are commonly found at bars, convenience stores, and the market, but they’re so easy to make yourself!

Other Pickled foods we love!

  • Pickled Beets
  • Beet Pickled Eggs
  • Bread and Butter Pickles
  • Soy Sauce Eggs

I hope you love this delicious and easy recipe – be sure to give it a review below! Also don’t forget to follow Belly Full onFacebook,Instagram,Pinterest, andYouTube!

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Pickled Eggs

4.86 from 14 Ratings

Pickled Eggs are a perfect lip-smacking snack or condiment for salad, made from hard boiled eggs soaking in a sweet and tangy vinegar marinade. This old fashioned recipe is so easy and so good!

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 10 large hard boiled eggs , peeled
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pickling spice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic , peeled and crushed
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • a few slivers of red onion
  • a few fresh dill sprigs

Instructions

  • Make hard boiled eggs and peel them (<< that link is my preferred method.)

  • In a medium saucepan, mix together vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spice, and salt. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low until the sugar has dissolved. Mix in the garlic and bay leaf; remove from heat.

  • Fill a clean 2-liter glass jar with your eggs.

  • Tuck in some sliced red onion and fresh dill sprigs.

  • Pour the brine over the eggs and seal.

  • Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Your eggs can be eaten after only a few hours of marinating, but for best results, allow your eggs to pickle for 5-7 days, which allows that salty-vinegar brine to penetrate the eggs and produce a deeper flavor.
  • Once they’re sealed in an airtight jar, your pickled eggs will last for up to 3 months in the fridge!

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pickled eggs, pickled eggs recipe

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FAQs

{Old Fashioned} Pickled Eggs Recipe - Belly Full? ›

If small eggs are used, 1 to 2 weeks are usually allowed for seasoning to occur. Medium or large eggs may require 2 to 4 weeks to become well seasoned. Use the eggs within 3 to 4 months for best quality. Each of these recipes uses 12 peeled, hard-cooked eggs.

How long should eggs be pickled before eating? ›

If small eggs are used, 1 to 2 weeks are usually allowed for seasoning to occur. Medium or large eggs may require 2 to 4 weeks to become well seasoned. Use the eggs within 3 to 4 months for best quality. Each of these recipes uses 12 peeled, hard-cooked eggs.

Can homemade pickled eggs go bad? ›

In general, all pickled eggs can last up to four months in the refrigerator before experiencing decreased quality. Keep in mind that eggs may be safe to eat after that time, but they're not likely to be as tasty as when you first bought them.

How many whole eggs fit in a quart jar? ›

A quart-size canning jar will hold about one dozen medium sized eggs.

How do you prevent botulism in pickled eggs? ›

The CDC further cautions that to reduce the risk for botulism when pickling, food items should be washed and cooked adequately, and utensils, containers, and other surfaces in contact with food, including cutting boards and hands, should be cleaned thoroughly with soap and warm water.

How many times can you reuse pickle juice for pickled eggs? ›

How many times can I reuse pickle juice? To be on the safe side, we wouldn't recommend reusing it more than once, although some say you can safely reuse it 2 or 3 times. Again, watch for changes in the clarity of the brine.

How many pickled eggs can you eat a day? ›

How many pickled eggs should (can) I eat a day? So, we did some more digging, and found that eating one egg a day wasn't going to kill you; in fact, it may actually REDUCE heart disease. Other studies have shown no ill effects on people who have consumed up to 12 eggs a week!

How many eggs can you fit in a pickle jar? ›

Use a large container – You ultimately need a container that can be sealed tightly, and the most you'll want to put in a jar is 12 eggs. A quart mason jar is large enough to hold about 12 medium sized eggs. You can go smaller if you want to, but using a larger jar will be the easiest way to pickle eggs.

How to pickle eggs for long term storage? ›

Place eggs in cold water, remove shells and pack into sterilized jars. In a pot, combine vinegar, sugar and spices. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and boil gently 5 minutes. Pour hot liquid over hard-cooked eggs and cover jars with clean two piece metal SNAP Lid closures® or storage lids.

Can you use a plastic container for pickled eggs? ›

If you choose to use plastic containers, make sure that the containers are food grade and have not been used for non-food items. The safest option for pickles is glass jars.

Does vinegar stop botulism? ›

Because vinegar is high in acid, it does not support the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria. However, some vinegars may support the growth of Escherichia coli bacteria. Infused oils have the potential to support the growth of C. botulinum bacteria.

How do you pickle without botulism? ›

Making sure enough vinegar is added to the cucumbers is important to make safe pickles; Clostridium botulinum can grow in improperly canned, pickled foods with a pH higher than 4.6. It is critical to use scientifically tested recipes for making pickles to ensure their safety.

Do I have to sterilize jars for pickled eggs? ›

Jars: Glass canning jars work well for pickling. A quart size jar will hold approximately one dozen medium eggs. Jars and lids should be sterilized before use. To sterilize the jars and lids, place in boiling water for 10 minutes.

Do you have to refrigerate eggs after you pickle them? ›

Glass canning jars work well. A quart-size canning jar will hold about one dozen medium-sized eggs. Pickled eggs need to be hard-boiled and peeled prior to making the brine solution of vinegar, salt, spices, and other seasonings. Pickled eggs MUST be always stored in the refrigerator.

How do you keep pickled eggs from getting rubbery? ›

And If the eggs sit in that liquid too long, you get rubbery eggs. There's a simple enough way to avoid this problem. You want the pickling liquid to do its job in the beginning, and then after the eggs have reached the proper degree of pickling, you can dilute the solution with some water.

How long are boiled eggs good for? ›

Information. Hard cooked eggs can be stored in the refrigerator up to seven days, either left in their shells or peeled. Make sure eggs are refrigerated within two hours after cooking, and don't leave refrigerated cooked eggs out at room temperature for more than two hours.

How can you tell if pickled eggs are good? ›

Shelf Life: They commonly last for 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator when stored correctly. Signs of Spoilage: Be aware of any off odors or discoloration; these are indicators that pickled eggs may no longer be safe to consume.

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