Description
Hearty pickled eggs and sausage deliver a zesty flavor explosion that connects German culinary traditions with modern comfort. Rich protein-packed bites provide perfect snacking pleasure you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1 pound (454 grams) sausage of your choice (such as kielbasa or smoked sausage), sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
Pickling Liquid and Spices:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a robust pickling solution by combining white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and optional red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan.
- Elevate the liquid’s flavor profile by simmering the mixture for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to release their aromatic essence.
- Meticulously prepare a clean glass container, selecting one with a secure lid for optimal preservation.
- Peel hard-boiled eggs with precision, ensuring a smooth surface for maximum pickling absorption.
- Slice sausage into uniform, bite-sized pieces that will absorb the tangy pickling liquid evenly.
- Thinly slice onions to create delicate layers that will infuse additional depth and complexity to the pickled mixture.
- Layer the eggs, sausage, and onion slices strategically within the glass container, creating a visually appealing and flavorful arrangement.
- Carefully cascade the hot pickling liquid over the ingredients, ensuring complete submersion and flavor penetration.
- Allow the mixture to cool naturally to room temperature, enabling the ingredients to harmonize and develop their nuanced flavors.
- Seal the container with its lid and transfer to the refrigerator for a minimum of 24 hours, allowing the pickling process to transform the ingredients into a delectable culinary creation.
Notes
- Adjust spiciness by modifying red pepper flakes to suit personal heat tolerance.
- Choose high-quality sausage with robust flavor for enhanced pickled results.
- Ensure eggs are completely cooled and peeled carefully to prevent surface damage during pickling process.
- Store pickled eggs in airtight container for up to one week in refrigerator to maintain optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg