Classic Pickled Eggs

This old-fashioned pickled eggs recipe is made with vinegar, salt, sugar, garlic, and bay leaf for a sweet and tangy appetizer, snack, or condiment.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 71 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 12 small eggs
• 0.25 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Discard hot water.

Step 2

Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in the same saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Place peeled eggs, garlic, and bay leaf in a 1-quart mason jar; top with vinegar mixture. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 1 week before serving.

Step 4

Gather all ingredients.