Description
Grandma’s Pickled Eggs, Sausage & Onions is a savory and tangy dish that combines the richness of hard-boiled eggs with the smokiness of sausage and the sweetness of pickled onions. It’s a nostalgic recipe that’s perfect for gatherings or as a flavorful snack.
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 bay leaf
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Pickling Liquid: In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble Ingredients: In a jar or container, layer the hard-boiled eggs, sausage slices, and onion slices.
- Pickle: Pour the hot pickling liquid over the ingredients in the jar. Let it cool, then cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- This dish gets better with time, so feel free to make it a day or two in advance.
- Experiment with different types of sausages for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg