Pickled Eggs, Sausage, and Onions Recipe
A tangy and savory snack or appetizer featuring hard-boiled eggs, sausage, and onions pickled in a flavorful vinegar brine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes + marination
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cup white vinegar
1 pound sausage of your choice (such as kielbasa or smoked sausage), sliced
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preparing the Pickling Liquid
In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assembling the Jar
Place the peeled hard-boiled eggs, sliced sausage, and thinly sliced onion in a clean glass jar or container with a lid.
Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the eggs, sausage, and onions, ensuring everything is fully submerged.
Allow the pickling liquid to cool to room temperature
Notes
- Adjust spice level by varying the red pepper flakes; substitute sausage for a different variety as desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g