Pickled Eggs: Using Leftover Pickled Beet Brine
If you have leftover Pretty Pickled Beet Brine, try pickling hard-boiled eggs. It makes a delicious, brightly colored, and protein-packed snack.
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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Stewed Yellow Split Peas w/ Pickled Beets
Stewed Yellow Split Peas are delicious, especially paired with pickled beets. Aside from being a nice break from perhaps your norm…it’s easy to make and good for you. Grab a jar of Pretty Pickled Beets and make this happen.
Recently, I had a great experience in Chicago when my family and I discovered the Time Out Market. As much as I love pizza, hotdogs, and roast beef sandwiches, I had my share and needed a break. The lively market had just about everything my family was craving. After making my rounds and checking out all the different food vendors, I decided on Ethiopian food. The little food booth named Demera served an amazing dish: stewed yellow split peas called Kim Alicha. It was paired with a beet salad, and it quickly became one of my favorite dishes I ate on this trip.
The combo of the tangy beets balanced with the warm and savory stew made it the perfect meal. The stewed peas were flavored with onion, turmeric, and ginger and served with injera, a soft bread used for scooping. This inspired me to recreate it at home, adding Pretty Pickled Beets and serving it on top of a mix of brown rice and quinoa. I am happy to share it was awesome. I loved it!
Check out the recipe below…
Beets Are Good For You!
Beets are pretty awesome for your health for a zillion reasons:
1. Packed with Nutrients: They’re low in calories but loaded with good stuff like fiber, folate, and vitamins C and B6.
2. Heart-Friendly: Those nitrates in beets can help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow, which is great for your heart.
3. Fight Inflammation: Beets are full of antioxidants and betalains that can help reduce inflammation in your body.
4. Boost Athletic Performance: The nitrates might even help enhance your workout by improving how your body uses oxygen.
5. Good for Digestion: With all that fiber, beets keep things moving in your digestive system.
6. Help Detox: They’re thought to support liver health and help your body detoxify.
7. Brain Boost: Some studies show that nitrates might improve blood flow to your brain, which could help with thinking and memory.
“Adding beets to your meals is easy—especially if you happen to have a jar of Pretty Prickled Beets! Just saying! ”
I vote you give this recipe a try! Stewed Yellow Split Peas are delicious, especially paired with pickled beets. Aside from being a nice break from perhaps your norm…it’s easy to make and good for you. Grab a jar of Pretty Pickled Beets and make this happen.
Stewed Yellow Split Peas
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbs of unsalted butter
- 1 tsp of ground turmeric
- 1 jalapeno sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 lb of yellow split pea
- 3 cups of water or chicken stock
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Saute onions with butter until translucent, about 5-7 minutes
- Add garlic, ginger and turmeric, saute for 2 minutes, until fragrant
- Add water, (or chicken broth), salt, pepper and jalapeño.
- Bring to a boil, then let simmer stirring regularly for 35-45 minutes or until desired softness of the peas
- Adjust salt & pepper
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