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Pickled Beets and Eggs

Pickled Beets and Eggs

There are few things more beautiful than the deep red hue of pickled beets and eggs!

Yield
6
Serving Size
1 egg and 2-3 beet wedges
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Temperature
Medium-high heat

Ingredients

6 large eggs

2 cups water

1/2 cup white vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

2 large beets, peeled and cut into wedges

Equipment

Cutting board

Vegetable peeler

Medium pot with lid

Colander

Large saucepan with lid

Large container with lid

Knife

Fork

Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

  1. Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and vegetables.
  2. To hard boil eggs, place them in a pot and over with 1 inch of cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, remove from heat, and set aside for 8-10 minutes. Drain pot, cool eggs in ice water, and peel.
  3. Combine water, vinegar, beet wedges, and sugar in a large saucepan. With lid on pot, simmer for 20 minutes, or until beets can be easily pierced with a fork.
  4. Cool the beet mixture completely, about 1 hour.
  5. Pour the beets into a container with a lid and add the peeled eggs. Stir the eggs and beets in the liquid to completely coat.
  6. Eggs and beets can remain in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size
1 egg and 2-3 beet wedges
Per serving
Amount
Calories
100
Total Fat
5g
Sodium
85mg
Total Carbohydrate
4g
Protein
7g