Beet and Turmeric Pickled Eggs

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Beet and Turmeric Pickled Eggs

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Servings 6

Ingredients

for the eggs

  • 6 The Farmer's Hen large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sea salt

for the turmeric variation

  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 1 shallot sliced
  • 2 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds

for the beet variation

  • 1 medium beet peeled and cubed
  • 2 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds

Instructions

to prepare the eggs

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Use a slotted spoon to carefully place the eggs in the boiling water, one at a time. Adjust the heat to a steady boil and cook for 11 minutes. Put the eggs under cold water to stop the cooking. Once cool, crack the eggs at the wider end and peel. 

to make the turmeric pickled eggs

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and turmeric. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and simmer, stirring, until the sugar and salt dissolve, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
  • Put the hard boiled eggs in a quart jar, along with the shallot, peppercorns, and fennel. Pour the turmeric mixture over the eggs. Seal the jar and gently flip it a few times to evenly distribute the ingredients. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy. These pickled eggs will keep for up to 2 weeks.

to make the beet pickled eggs

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and beet. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and simmer, covered, until the beets are soft, 20-25 minutes. Let cool. Strain out the beets and discard or save to use in salads, etc.
  • Put the hard boiled eggs in a quart jar, along with the peppercorns and coriander. Pour the beet mixture over the eggs. Seal the jar and gently flip it a few times to evenly distribute the ingredients. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy. These pickled eggs will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Pickled eggs are delicious, they last a while in the fridge, and they’re so fun to make thanks to all the potential for colorful brine ingredients. This recipe shows you how to make beet and turmeric pickled eggs, which both turn out stunningly vibrant in color and look beautiful on appetizer plates, in salads, or grain bowls.