I got a great deal on 24 eggs at the FarmersMarket: Manning – Perth the other day and have been putting them to good use. I wanted to preserve the last dozen or so and turned to a childhood favourite, the humble pickled egg. 🙂

Note: these will last for ages in the fridge unless I am near by!

You will be:

1. Preparing everything
2. Boiling the eggs
3. Layering the jar
4. Storing

You will need:

• Ingredients:
  • a dozen or so fresh eggs
  • 1 large brown onion, sliced
  • enough white wine vinegar to cover the eggs (any vinegar will do so use your favourite)
  • pickling spices
    • 2 tsp whole black peppercorns
    • 2 tsp whole coriander seeds
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon or a small stick
    • 4 tsp dried garlic or 4 fresh cloves
    • a chunk of ginger or galangal
    • 2 bay leaves
    • whole chili peppers to taste
•  Equipment:
  • a long sharp knife
  • a chopping board
  • a pan to cook the eggs
  • a large glass jar with a lid that seals well

Preparing everything

1. Sterilise the glass jar (I use boiling water).
2. Slice the single large brown onion.
3. Bring together the:
   • 2 tsp whole black peppercorns
   • 2 tsp whole coriander seeds
   • 1 tsp ground cinnamon or a small stick
   • 4 tsp dried garlic or 4 fresh garlic cloves
   • a chunk of ginger or galangal
   • 2 bay leaves
   • whole chili peppers to taste

Boiling the eggs

1. Heat a large pot of water.
2. Hard boil the 12 eggs (see PK’s NoRecipe Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs).
3. Allow them to cool somewhat and then peel them.

Layering the jar

1. Add layers of onion, pickle mixs and eggs until you get towards the top of the jar.
2. Slowly add vinegar to the jar until all eggs are covered.

Storing

I leave them out overnight for everything to settle and then pop the jar in the fridge to help them last longer.

They are ready to eat after that first night but do get better with age.

Enjoy,

PK

Related Links:

• See more cooking with egg posts here.
• See more preserving posts here.
• Read about the farm (Gale Force Farm) where I get my eggs here.

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