Tangy Pickled Eggs with Onions | Savory Snack Idea
Pickled Eggs, Sausage, and Onions is a tangy refrigerator pickle made with hard boiled eggs, smoked sausage, and sliced onions in a seasoned vinegar brine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes plus pickling time
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 large eggs
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
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Hard boil eggs by simmering for 10 minutes, then cool in ice water and peel.
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Slice sausage and onions.
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In a saucepan combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and spices. Simmer until dissolved.
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Layer eggs, sausage, and onions in sterilized jars.
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Pour hot brine over contents, fully submerging everything.
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Seal and cool to room temperature.
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Refrigerate for at least 3 days before serving.
Notes
Keep refrigerated at all times. Best flavor develops after 5 to 7 days. Consume within 3 weeks.