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Tangy Pickled Eggs with Sausage and Onions

A quick and flavorful dish featuring tangy pickled eggs paired with savory sausage and sweet onions, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Tangy Pickled Eggs
  • 6 large hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
For the Sausage
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (kielbasa or your favorite variety)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Preparation of Pickled Eggs
  1. Hard boil your eggs. Place them in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let them sit for about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Cool and peel the eggs. Transfer them to an ice bath for about 5 minutes, then peel gently.
  3. Pack the peeled eggs into a clean jar along with the garlic cloves and sliced onion.
Making the Pickling Liquid
  1. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, and peppercorns in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
  2. Pour the hot liquid over the eggs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
Cooking the Sausage
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add sliced sausage, and cook until crispy and browned (about 5-7 minutes).
Serving
  1. Serve the pickled eggs alongside the cooked sausage, optionally with fresh baguette or crackers.

Notes

Longer brining equals more flavor. Customize your flavors with herbs or spices. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of weeks.