Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice (2024)

  • Cooking School
  • Pickling Food

By

Diana Rattray

Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice (1)

Diana Rattray

Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.

Learn about The Spruce Eats'Editorial Process

Updated on 05/9/22

(95)

Write a Review

Trending Videos

Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice (2)

Servings: 6 servings

Yield: 6 eggs

community badge

95 ratings

Write a Review

Add a comment

Red pickled eggs are a classic bar snack that goes great with beer. This recipe is believed to come from the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition as a way of preserving eggs when your flock was laying more than you could eat at one time. Pickling eggs remains a popular way to preserve the eggs for the leaner (typically colder) months, and it's a method that's still used by Amish communities for that purpose. Red pickled eggs get their color from beet juice and can also be the base for deviled eggs or sliced to serve with a salad.

These beet juice pickled eggs have a bit of a sweet and sour taste. This recipe calls for apple cider vinegar, which is a better choice than white vinegar because the latter can be too harsh in this brine; you can also substitute rice vinegar or white wine vinegar. Any large jar with a lid will work as long as the brine covers the eggs. And you can use any kind of eggs you want, but if you find peeling hard-boiled eggs to be a challenge, keep in mind that eggs that are less fresh (i.e., those from supermarkets rather than from nearby farms) will be easier to peel after you hard-cook them.

Ingredients

  • 6 medium eggs, hard-cooked

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1 cup beet liquid (from canned beets)

  • 1/3 cup sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion

  • 3 whole cloves

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice (3)

  2. Peel eggs and discard or compost shells. Do not puncture eggs with a toothpick (formerly a common practice), as this can introduce clostridium spores and lead to potentially fatal botulism.

    Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice (4)

    See Also
    Pickled Eggs
  3. Place peeled eggs in a large jar capable of airtight storage.

    Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice (5)

  4. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, beet liquid, sugar, salt, onion, and whole cloves. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.

  5. Pour pickling brine over eggs. Be sure to clean up any splashes promptly, as brine can stain some surfaces. Let eggs sit, uncovered, until cool.

    Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice (6)

  6. Cover the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours (but 48 is ideal) to give beet juice time to penetrate egg white. Small eggs will be fully seasoned to the yolk after one week, while medium and large eggs will take two to four weeks.

    Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice (7)

  7. Slice eggs and serve.

    Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice (8)

Tips

  • For extra safety, sterilize the jar before adding the eggs.
  • You might think of pickling leftover colored Easter eggs if you won't eat them immediately. The red from the beets will cover over any color that might have seeped in from the Easter egg dye.

Recipe Variations

Pickling mixes can be made with a variety of ingredients. Here are a few other directions you can take these red pickled beets:

  • Add a cinnamon stick to the brine mixture for a little sweetness and spice.
  • Include slices of canned or cooked beets for another layer of texture.
  • Add whole garlic cloves (or garlic slices) for extra flavor.

How to Store Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice

Pickled eggs in beet juice will last for three to four months when stored in the refrigerator. Be sure to label the jar with the pickling date. When serving, they should be left out at room temperature for no more than two hours.

Why are my pickled eggs rubbery?

Hard-boiled eggs can become chewy and rubbery if they stay in a strong brine for too long. If you want to prevent this from happening, remove the eggs and enjoy within three to four months, or water down the solution if it seems too strong, to enable longer storage.

Quick Pickled Beets and Onions

  • Side Dishes
  • Southern Breakfast
  • Southern Sides
  • Vegetable Recipes
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
135Calories
4g Fat
17g Carbs
6g Protein

×

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g5%
Saturated Fat 1g7%
Cholesterol 164mg55%
Sodium 182mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%
Dietary Fiber 1g3%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 2mg11%
Calcium 38mg3%
Iron 1mg7%
Potassium 189mg4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Recipe Tags:

  • Egg
  • snack
  • southern
  • easter

Rate This Recipe

I don't like this at all.It's not the worst.Sure, this will do.I'm a fan—would recommend.Amazing! I love it!Thanks for your rating!

Article Sources

The Spruce Eats uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Botulism. August 19, 2019.

Red Pickled Eggs With Beet Juice (2024)

FAQs

Are pickled eggs and beets good for you? ›

Are Beet Pickled Eggs Healthy? Yes, they are. Beets contain fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while eggs contain protein and energy.

How long are pickled beet eggs good for? ›

Beet-pickled eggs last up to four months in the refrigerator, but we recommend enjoying them within two weeks for best quality. Wondering why pickled eggs are good for longer than hard-boiled eggs (which are only good for three to four days)?

Is it OK to drink the juice from a jar of pickled beets? ›

Yes It is perfectly safe to drink the brine/juice that is in the jar of pickled beets.

Is pickled beet juice good for anything? ›

That said, there is evidence that eating pickled beets positively affects your health. The vinegar used to pickle beets might help with blood sugar management. Vinegar reduces blood sugar levels after meals. Some studies have shown that pickled beets may help protect against cancer.

How many pickled eggs should you eat a day? ›

How many pickled eggs should (can) I eat a day? So, we did some more digging, and found that eating one egg a day wasn't going to kill you; in fact, it may actually REDUCE heart disease. Other studies have shown no ill effects on people who have consumed up to 12 eggs a week!

Do pickled beets detox your body? ›

Fermented pickled beets are rich in healthy bacteria called probiotics, which improve your digestion by making it easier for your body to break down foods and absorb their nutrients ( 18 , 19 ). Probiotics may also protect against toxins and harmful bacteria, as well as reduce gas, constipation, and bloating.

Are pickled eggs good for your gut? ›

Pickled Eggs are Good for Your Gut Health. First off, did you know that pickled eggs are good for your digestive health? A serving of fermented pickled eggs will usually contain various types of gut flora that can aid in digestion. These microbes are known as probiotics!

Are pickled eggs a healthy snack? ›

When hard-boiled eggs are peeled and stored submerged in pickling liquid for hours, it adds a flavorful and slightly tangy note to the eggs. They make a flavorful healthy snack, high in protein and a little out-of-the-ordinary too.

Why are my pickled eggs rubbery? ›

Pickling liquid is a balance of water, vinegar, salt, and sugar. So, if the solution is high in vinegar, it makes the liquid quite acidic. And If the eggs sit in that liquid too long, you get rubbery eggs.

Who should not eat pickled beets? ›

Canned and pickled beets likely contain high amounts of sodium, so if it's heart health you're after, these choices should be limited.

Can you overdo beet juice? ›

Although beet juice is safe for most people, it may cause the following side effects: Red or pinkish urine: Drinking beet juice every day can cause your urine to red or pinkish. However, this does not indicate a medical problem. Once you stop eating beets, your urine color will return to normal.

Is store-bought beet juice healthy? ›

In addition to vitamins and minerals, beet juice and powder also contain nitrates. Nitrates are a naturally-occurring substance found in beets and many other vegetables. Dietary nitrate helps improve vascular function, or healthy blood flow. Drinking beet juice may improve athletic performance and exercise endurance.

Are pickled beets in a jar healthy? ›

Yes, it turns out pickled beets are still a good source of a variety of vitamins and minerals, all of which support a healthy immune system, adequate nutrient and oxygen flow, nitrate, and help to protect the body against oxidative stress.

Are pickled eggs a healthy breakfast? ›

Are Pickled Eggs Healthy? Eggs are a great source of protein and this is an easy way to eat them. Apple cider vinegar helps with digestion and blood sugar levels. Making your own pickling brine is the healthiest way to do it.

How many pickled beets should you eat a day? ›

The oxalates found in beets can increase your uric acid level, meaning that too many beets can lead to gout. To avoid this, stick to no more than a single half-cup serving of beets per day.

Why do people eat pickled eggs while drinking? ›

The point, then, was to offer some sustenance to counter co*cktails so patrons wouldn't get sloppily drunk, but the eggs were also there to make people thirsty enough to order more drinks.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Manual Maggio

Last Updated:

Views: 6452

Rating: 4.9 / 5 (49 voted)

Reviews: 88% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Manual Maggio

Birthday: 1998-01-20

Address: 359 Kelvin Stream, Lake Eldonview, MT 33517-1242

Phone: +577037762465

Job: Product Hospitality Supervisor

Hobby: Gardening, Web surfing, Video gaming, Amateur radio, Flag Football, Reading, Table tennis

Introduction: My name is Manual Maggio, I am a thankful, tender, adventurous, delightful, fantastic, proud, graceful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.