How to Marinate Boiled Eggs in Beet Juice

Small or medium eggs easily absorb the marinade

Marinating boiled eggs in beet juice is referred to by some as pickled eggs, but not all eggs in beet juice have to be pickled. A variety of flavors can be used in beet juice that enhance the flavor. The longer eggs are marinated, the deeper the color and more intense the flavor. Anywhere from three days to one week will make a difference in arriving at light pink or burgundy-shaded eggs. Often served together, marinated eggs and small beets make a colorful and delicious additions to an entree or soup and salad.

Things You'll Need

• 1 dozen fresh white or brown eggs
• 1 cup red beet juice from canned small whole beets
• 1 quart glass jar with lid
• 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 sauce pan

Instructions

1. 

   Hard boiled eggs are ready for marinating

   Make a pinhole in the largest end of each egg. Place single-layered in a saucepan. Pour enough water over the eggs to cover by an inch. Cover the pan and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, turn down the heat and simmer for fifteen minutes. Remove from heat and immediately submerge the eggs in cool water. After they have cooled to room temperature, remove and peel.

2. Place the eggs in a sterilized, glass jar. Do not crowd the eggs. If they will not all fit, leave one or two out.

3. 

   A few beets add flavor to the liquid

   Remove the beets from the juice and cut in half. Pour the beat juice, vinegar and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for five minutes and remove from the heat. While still hot, pour the solution over the eggs in the glass jar. Add a few beet pieces to the top of the jar.

4. 

   Always keep your marinated eggs in a cool place until ready to use

   Seal the jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Tips & Warnings

• Add cloves, allspice and cinnamon for a change of taste. Try pineapple juice and tidbits for a sweeter flavor. Play with different spices until you find a combination that you enjoy.

• Never allow your marinating eggs to sit over two hours at room temperature.

References

• Directions - How to Make Pickled Eggs: Making Homemade Pickled Eggs
• Recipes: Pickled Eggs
• Pickled Eggs in Pickled Beet Juice: Big Oven