Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 eggs
Bright pink, tangy, and nostalgic—Pickled Eggs with Beets are a Southern and Pennsylvania Dutch tradition that transforms humble pantry staples into bold-flavored snacks. The eggs absorb color and flavor from a vinegar-brine infused with beets, onions, and spices, becoming both a visual treat and a sweet-sour delicacy.
📜 Why Pickled Eggs?
“They’re part preservation, part pickled magic, and 100% old-school delicious.”
Pickled eggs were originally a method of food preservation—found in taverns, truck stops, and family kitchens across Appalachia, the Deep South, and Pennsylvania Dutch country. The addition of beets turns them a striking magenta while lending natural sweetness and earthiness.
Today, they’re enjoying a revival thanks to their unique look, bold taste, and low-waste practicality.
Ingredients for Pickled Eggs with Beets
☑️ 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
☑️ 1 cup cooked sliced beets (canned or roasted)
☑️ 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
☑️ 1 cup apple cider vinegar
☑️ ½ cup water
☑️ 2 tbsp sugar
☑️ 1 tsp salt
☑️ ½ tsp black peppercorns
☑️ Optional: pinch of cloves, mustard seeds, or bay leaf
👩🍳 How to Make Pickled Eggs with Beets
🥄 Step 1: Prepare the Brine
1️⃣ In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and spices.
2️⃣ Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
🫙 Step 2: Assemble the Jar
1️⃣ Place peeled eggs, beets, and onion slices in a clean glass jar.
2️⃣ Pour the warm brine over until everything is submerged.
❄️ Step 3: Chill and Pickle
1️⃣ Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24–48 hours.
2️⃣ The longer they sit, the deeper the flavor and color.
💖 Why You’ll Love Pickled Eggs with Beets
☑️ Bold, tangy-sweet flavor with a stunning magenta hue
☑️ High-protein, low-carb, and meal-prep friendly
☑️ Naturally preserved—no artificial additives
☑️ A Southern and Dutch-American heritage snack you can make at home
“In a world of beige snacks, pickled eggs with beets bring color, culture, and crunch.”
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