Description
This Pickled Eggs and Sausage recipe features hard-boiled eggs and smoked sausage immersed in a tangy, spiced vinegar brine. With flavors developing over three days in the refrigerator, this savory snack combines the perfect balance of acidity, spice, and meatiness ideal for appetizers or bar snacks.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the pickling liquid: In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Layer the ingredients: Remove the pickling liquid from heat and let it cool slightly. In a large sterilized jar or container, carefully layer the sliced smoked sausage, hard-boiled eggs, and thinly sliced red onion to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add the pickling liquid: Pour the warm pickling liquid over the layered sausage, eggs, and onions, ensuring all items are fully submerged in the brine for proper pickling.
- Seal and refrigerate: Seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the eggs and sausage to pickle for at least 3 days, shaking or gently turning the jar daily to promote even flavor absorption throughout the ingredients.
- Serve and store: After pickling, serve chilled as a flavorful snack or appetizer. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, always using clean utensils to maintain freshness and safety.
Notes
- For a sweeter variation, increase the sugar by an extra tablespoon in the pickling liquid.
- These pickled eggs and sausage can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- Always keep refrigerated and use clean utensils when serving to ensure safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack or Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
