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Sweet & Spicy Cowboy Candy Pickled Eggs

This easy homemade recipe is a fun way to transform ordinary hard-boiled eggs into something extra special.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer & Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup fresh jalapeños sliced into 1/4-inch rings
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, carefully lower in the eggs, and cook for 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the cooked eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes, then peel completely.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider vinegar, white sugar, brown sugar, garlic powder, turmeric, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Bring the syrup to a boil, stirring until the sugars dissolve, then add the sliced jalapeños and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Pack the peeled eggs tightly into a clean 1-quart wide-mouth mason jar.
  6. Carefully pour the hot brine and jalapeño slices over the eggs, ensuring everything is submerged with 1/2-inch headspace.
  7. Let the jar cool to room temperature, seal tightly with a lid, and refrigerate for at least 7 days before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 12g

Notes

Servings: 12 (1 quart jar)

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