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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 & Utensils

  • 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