Sunday, November 2, 2014

Hot and Spicy Pickled Eggs

    • 4 dozen hard-boiled eggs
    • 4 cups vinegar
    • 1 ... onion, sliced
    • 8 habanero peppers
    • 7 jalapenos
    • 1/2 cup pickled jalapeno pepper
    • 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
    • 5 dashes hot sauce
    • 2 tablespoons salt
    • 3 tablespoons mustard seeds
    • 3 pinches alum
    • 4 tablespoons peppercorns
    • 5 cloves garlic
    • 2 cups sliced carrots or 2 cups cauliflower (or both)
    1. boil everything except the eggs for about 15 minutes. put the eggs in a huge jar. pour the hot brine on top of the eggs. top off with hot water to completely cover the eggs.  let sit in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. 
    2. Recipe from Recipes for Homesteaders...