Pickled Beets and Hard-Boiled EggsA tangy and savory side dish

  

Pickled beets and hard-boiled eggs are a classic combination that is both delicious and healthy. The beets are pickled in a vinegar brine, which gives them a tangy flavor. The eggs are hard-boiled and then peeled. They are often served together as a side dish or appetizer.

 

Pickled Beets

 

Ingredients:

 

2 pounds of beets, peeled and quartered

1 cup of white vinegar

1/2 cup of sugar

1/4 cup of water

1 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of black peppercorns

1 bay leaf

Instructions:

 

Combine the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

Add the beets to the saucepan and reduce heat to low.

Simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the beets are tender.

Remove the beets from the saucepan and let them cool.

Once the beets are cool, cut them into slices or cubes.

Hard-Boiled Eggs

 

Ingredients:

 

6 eggs

1 tablespoon of white vinegar

Instructions:

 

Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.

Add the vinegar to the water.

Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

Once the water is boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove the eggs from the saucepan and place them in a bowl of ice water.

Once the eggs are cool, peel them.

To Serve:

 

Arrange the pickled beets and hard-boiled eggs on a platter.

Serve with a dollop of mayonnaise or sour cream.

Tips:

 

You can add other spices to the pickling brine, such as dill, garlic, or mustard seeds.

You can also add a pinch of sugar to the hard-boiled egg water to help prevent the eggs from cracking.

Pickled beets and hard-boiled eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Enjoy!

 

I hope you enjoy this delicious and healthy recipe for pickled beets and hard-boiled eggs. It is a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs, and it is a perfect side dish for any meal.

 

Additional Notes:

 

You can find more recipes for pickled beets and hard-boiled eggs online.

You can also find many other delicious recipes using beets and eggs.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.