Description
This vibrant pickled eggs, sausages, jalapeños, and carrots recipe combines smoky sausages, spicy jalapeños, crunchy carrots, and protein-rich hard-boiled eggs in a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy vinegar brine. Perfect for a flavorful snack or appetizer, these pickled treats develop complex flavors after marinating in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
Ingredients
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Pickling Brine
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
Main Ingredients
- 1 dozen hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1 pound smoked sausages, sliced
- 12 jalapeño peppers, sliced
- 1 cup baby carrots
Instructions
- Prepare the brine: In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, and celery seeds. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil over high heat, ensuring the sugar and salt dissolve completely to create the flavorful pickling brine.
- Add pickling ingredients: Once the brine reaches a boil, carefully add the peeled hard-boiled eggs, sliced smoked sausages, sliced jalapeño peppers, and baby carrots into the pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly in the hot brine.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let everything simmer gently for 15 minutes. This simmering softens the carrots and infuses all the ingredients with the spicy, smoky, and tangy flavors of the brine.
- Cool and store: Remove the pot from heat and allow the contents to cool slightly. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs, sausages, jalapeños, and carrots into clean glass jars. Pour enough of the pickling brine over to fully cover, seal the jars, and refrigerate them for at least 24 hours before serving to allow flavors to develop fully.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate the pickled eggs and vegetables for 2-3 days to deepen the flavor.
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding or reducing the number of jalapeños used.
- Ensure the eggs are fully peeled for the best texture and appearance.
- Use smoked sausages for a richer taste or substitute with your preferred variety.
- Stored properly in the refrigerator, the pickled mix will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
