Pickled Eggs, Sausage, and Onions.”
Ingredients
For the Pickling Brine:
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon pickling spice
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For the Pickled Items:
6-8 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
8 oz (225g) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1-2 fresh jalapeños, sliced (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions:
Plan the Pickling Brine:
In a medium pot, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, granulated sugar, legitimate salt, pickling flavor, garlic, cove leaf, mustard seeds, dark peppercorns, and ruddy pepper pieces (in the event that utilizing). Bring to a bubble, blending sometimes until the sugar and salt are completely broken down. Evacuate from warm and let the brine cool to room temperature.
Prepare the Salted Items:
While the brine is cooling, peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut the wiener and onion. If utilizing jalapeños, cut them as well.
Pack the Jars:
Place the hard-boiled eggs, wiener cuts, and onion cuts (and jalapeños, if utilizing) into clean, sterilized containers. Pack them in firmly but without crushing.
Add the Brine:
Pour the cooled brine over the eggs, wiener, and onions, making beyond any doubt they are totally submerged. Take off around 1/2 inch of headspace at the beat of the jars.
Seal and Refrigerate:
Seal the containers with air proof covers. Refrigerate for at slightest 1 week some time recently expending to permit the flavors to merge and the things to pickle properly.
Serve:
Serve the salted eggs, frankfurter, and onions cold or at room temperature. They can be delighted in as a nibble, appetizer, or as portion of a bigger meal.
Tips:
Storage: These salted things will keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 months. For best comes about, devour them inside 1-2 months.
Spice Level: Alter the sum of ruddy pepper pieces and jalapeños based on your wanted zest level.
Flavor Improvements: Feel free to test with other pickling flavors or herbs to customize the flavor to your liking.
Enjoy your Salted Eggs, Wiener, and Onions—a tart, savory treat that’s culminate for snacking or engaging!
