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Pickled Eggs

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Preparation time: 15 min
Serves 6 people
3.64 Average Rating

Call them what you will... odd-looking, old-fashioned, but downright delectable. Pickled eggs are simple to prep and even simpler to devour. 

A traditional deli-snack and appetiser all around the world, pickled eggs are perfect for when you're craving a little something salty. 

Of course, eggs are great vehicles for your favourite flavour bombs. When pickling your eggs, you could add whatever spice mix you like. (The below is just a suggestion.)

So, ready to master the classic art of how to pickle eggs?

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Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups vinegar
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 tbsp mixed pickle spices (mustard seeds, pink peppercorn, allspice, cloves)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

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  1. Place eggs into a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to the boil and simmer for 4 minutes.
  2. Drain off the hot water and refresh the eggs under running cold water. Peel eggs and place into a sterilised pickle jar.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat the water, vinegar, spices, bay leaf and garlic and bring to a boil.
  4. Remove from heat, cool slightly before pouring over the eggs, seal the jar and refrigerate for 2-3 days before serving as a snack, part of a meal or barbecue.

 

 

Notes

Serve with a wholegrain bread roll and a side salad for a balanced meal.

For extra spice, add one red chilli.

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Nutrition Per Serve

  • 221g Serving size
  • 621kJ 148kcal Energy
  • 13.3g Protein
  • 9.2g Total fat
  • 2.6g Saturated fat
  • 0.9g Carbs (total)
  • 0.4g Carbs (sugar)
  • 163mg Sodium
  • 0.8g Fibre
  • 6.1µg Vitamin D

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Average Rating: 3.64

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