Childhood Favorite Homemade Pickled Eggs by Spiceitupwithnae

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
• 2 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 cup fresh beets, sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
• 0.5 purple onion, sliced
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Hard-boil the eggs for 9-10 minutes, cool in an ice bath, peel, and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and sliced beets.
3. Bring the brine mixture to a simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and beets soften slightly.
4. Pack the peeled eggs into a large clean glass jar layered with the sliced jalapenos and purple onions.
5. Pour the hot brine and beet mixture over the eggs until completely submerged.
6. Add black pepper to the jar and seal tightly.
7. Refrigerate for at least 3 days before eating to ensure the eggs are fully pickled and flavorful.