Pickled Eggs: Using Leftover Pickled Beet Brine

The Pickled Egg

If you have leftover Pretty Pickled Beet Brine, try pickling hard-boiled eggs. It makes a delicious, brightly colored, and protein-packed snack.

Are you curious about pickled eggs? I can honestly say that it has not always appealed to me. Maybe because my first memory of pickled eggs was of a large ominous jar sitting on a back shelf of a neighborhood bar. I could never understand who was eating them and why. A can of Old Style with a side of hard-boiled eggs? Hmmm. I mean, what did they even serve them on, a cocktail napkin?

Well, I'm here to enlighten your tastebuds. They are pretty dang good. If you like hardboiled eggs, (which are an incredibly easy way to add protein to your diet), and if you like pickles then pickled eggs are worth trying. Plus they are easy to make and a fun color when you use leftover pickled beet brine.

Easy Peasy

Ingredients:

- Leftover Pretty Pickled Beet brine

- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Eggs: Start by boiling your eggs until they reach your desired level of doneness. Once cooked, let them cool in an ice water bath to make peeling easier. Peel the shells off and set the eggs aside.

2. Utilize the Brine: Pour your leftover beet brine into a clean jar or container.

3. Add the Eggs: Gently place the peeled hard-boiled eggs into the jar filled with beet brine. Make sure the eggs are completely submerged in the brine for even coloring and flavor absorption.

4. Refrigerate: Seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator. Let the eggs sit for at least 24 hours to absorb the flavors and achieve a vibrant pink hue. For even more intense flavor, you can let them sit for up to a week!

5. Enjoy: Once the eggs have marinated, enjoy them as a tangy snack. Slice them to add to a piece of toast, or serve them on a charcuterie board for a pop of color.

Tips:

- The longer you let the eggs marinate, the stronger the pickled flavor will be.

- The beet-brined eggs can typically last about 1-2 weeks in the fridge, so they’re perfect for meal prep or adding to lunches.

- Feel free to experiment with other brines if you have them on hand, like leftover Pretty Pickled El Diablo brine for a yellowish hue and a kick of spice!

“Pickled eggs are hard to beet! ”

The Best Advice For Peeling Eggs

Peeling eggs can be a drag. Especially when the egg sticks to the shell and you wind up with a cratered mess. Ugh, so frustrating. There is a better way, and I am here to share the good news.

To get that perfect hard-boiled egg, start by bringing the eggs to room temperature for about 30 minutes. This helps prevent rubbery whites. Believe it or not, older eggs are easier to peel so unless you are grabbing eggs from your backyard, don’t stress about buying the freshest eggs for this project.

Place the eggs in a large saucepan, cover with cool water about 1 inch above the eggs, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, cover the pan and remove it from heat, letting the eggs sit for 12 minutes. Afterward, cool the eggs under running water to stop the cooking. To peel, gently tap the top and bottom on a countertop and roll with your palm to crack the shell. I like to then peel off the shell under cool running water.

Fun and Yum

This quick and easy recipe not only makes use of leftover brine but also offers a delicious way to add a pop of color and flavor to your breakfast toast in the morning. Whether you're a fan of beets or just looking for a fun kitchen project, pickled beet eggs are a tasty and visually striking option. So don’t let that brine go to waste—get pickling!

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