Appetizer for 12
Mustard Pickled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs soak in a sweet, tangy mustard brine with turmeric, onion, and spices.
$4.36for 4 servings
$1.09 per serving$4.36 for 4
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- 51 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarVinegarSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 quart water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- 6 whole cloves (optional)
- 1 sweet onion
Steps
- Place the eggs in a large pot, cover them with water, and boil for 11 minutes.
- Cool the eggs in cold water for 10 minutes, then peel them.
- Slice the sweet onion and place it with the eggs in a heatproof container.
- Combine the water, sugar, vinegar, salt, turmeric, mustard, mustard seeds, and cloves in a saucepan.
- Boil the brine for 5 minutes, then pour it over the eggs and onion.
- Refrigerate the eggs for 15 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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