Description
Elevate your appetizer game with pickle-brined deviled eggs, a zesty twist on classic party fare. Southern hospitality meets culinary creativity in these tangy, creamy bites you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Pickle Base:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup pickle brine
Filling Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) pickle relish or chopped pickles
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pickle brine
Seasoning and Garnish:
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gently immerse peeled and halved hard-boiled eggs into a shallow container filled with pickle brine, ensuring complete submersion. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow pickle flavors to penetrate the egg whites.
- Remove eggs from brine and carefully extract the yolks into a mixing bowl, transforming them into a smooth, creamy consistency using a fork.
- Incorporate mayonnaise, mustard, finely chopped pickles, and a splash of pickle brine into the mashed yolks. Blend thoroughly until the mixture achieves a velvety texture.
- Season the filling with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Methodically transfer the yolk mixture back into the egg white cavities, either using a spoon for a rustic approach or piping for an elegant presentation.
- Enhance the visual appeal by lightly dusting the topped eggs with a sprinkle of vibrant paprika, adding both color and a subtle warmth to the dish.
- Chill briefly before serving to allow flavors to meld and create a refreshing appetizer perfect for gatherings or as a zesty snack.
Notes
- Pickle brine adds a tangy, zesty twist to classic deviled eggs, elevating their flavor profile with minimal extra effort.
- Choose dill pickle brine for a sharper, more pronounced pickle taste that complements the creamy egg yolk mixture.
- Pat egg whites dry after brining to ensure the filling adheres smoothly and prevents potential sogginess.
- Adjust pickle brine amount carefully to control saltiness and prevent overpowering the delicate egg flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg