This pickled egg recipe is one that my Dad has made for years. It takes 5 days before they are ready to eat, but they are well worth the wait!
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 1 (15 ounce) can red beets
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 6 hard-cooked eggs
PREPARATION:
Pour the beet juice into a medium-size pot. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, water, salt, cloves, and the cinnamon stick. Place the pot over a medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Place the beets into the liquid mixture and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the beets to heat.
Place the hard cooked eggs (with the shells removed) in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Pour the liquid and beets into the container with the eggs. Store the container in the refrigerator for approximately 5 days before eating.