Quebec Pickled Eggs Recipes

TRADITIONAL PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, combine together ½ cup (125 mL) water, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, onion, pickling spices, salt and chili flakes, if using. Bring to boil, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
• Place eggs in 4-cup (1 L) jar with lid. Pour hot liquid over eggs into each jar. Top up with more water, if necessary, to ensure eggs are completely covered. Cover jar with lid.
• Let cool on counter, and refrigerate for at least two days before enjoying.

CLASSIC PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• 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.
• Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
• Place eggs, garlic, and bay leaf in a 1-quart mason jar; top with vinegar mixture. Seal jar and refrigerate for at least 1 week.

PICKLED EGGS

Steps:

• Put the vinegar, sugar, bay, spices, ½ tbsp salt and 150ml water in a small pan and heat for a few mins until the sugar dissolves. See tip below about adding other flavours and spices. Leave to cool completely while you boil the eggs.
• Bring a large pan of water to the boil, lower in the eggs with a slotted spoon and set a timer for 10 mins. Once the timer goes off, immediately plunge the eggs into ice cold water and leave to cool. Gently tap the eggs on the work surface and peel off the shells.
• Put the boiled eggs in a sterilised jar where they all fit, about 1 litre, and pour over the cooled pickling liquid to cover. Seal and leave in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks, or up to three months. Once opened, keep in the fridge and eat within two weeks.