In the realm of culinary creations, pickled eggs and red beets, a dish steeped in Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, stand as a testament to the harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This culinary delight, often gracing dinner tables and buffets, captivates taste buds with its tangy, slightly sweet, and earthy undertones. The vibrant hues of the pickled beets, ranging from deep crimson to magenta, add a splash of color to any platter, while the eggs, infused with a medley of spices and vinegar, offer a delightful contrast in both taste and texture. This article presents a collection of recipes that explore the diverse variations of pickled eggs and red beets, catering to a range of preferences and culinary expertise. From classic preparations that honor the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch style to innovative twists that introduce unexpected flavors and ingredients, these recipes offer a journey through the delightful world of pickled eggs and red beets.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
RED BEET PICKLED EGGS
This is a tasty Pennsylvania Dutch favorite recipe that adds tons of flavor to beets and eggs and gives them a beautiful red color.
Provided by Patti Estep
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time P1DT35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil the beets in water until they are fork tender.
- Peel and slice the beets.
- Place beets and eggs in a 1 quart mason jar.
- Pour vinegar, sugar and water into a medium saucepan. Add spices and bring to a boil. Stir until all the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour the pickling liquid over the beets and eggs. Allow to cool slightly before moving to the refrigerator.
- The pickled eggs will be ready to eat in a day or two. The beets can be left in the jar for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 186 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4.8 grams fat, Fiber .7 grams fiber, Protein 6.8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1.6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 105 grams sodium, Sugar 2.6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams unsaturated fat
PA DUTCH PICKLED EGGS & RED BEETS
A standard dish at picnics and dinner tables across Central PA. These take a little time, but are so easy. Also adds nice color to any of your meals! You do the beets & marinade first, then the eggs the next day. This works out great for me, as my kids love the eggs, & I love the beets. I add an onion to this sometimes, and...
Provided by Michelle Koletar/Mertz
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Drain the red beets & reserve the juice. To the juice, add enough water so you're getting one cup of liquid.
- 2. Add liquid to saucepan, & add vinegar, sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and some salt. Bring to a boil, stirring. Pour the sauce over the beets. Let cool just a bit.
- 3. Transfer to a large glass bowl or jar (my Meme Koletar had her special "pickled beet jar".) Refrigerate this for about 12 hours or so. When that time is up....
- 4. Add the peeled, hard-boiled eggs to the marinade & refrigerate overnight or 8-12 hours. Make sure you stir the eggs every so often so that the beet color becomes even on them. Nothing is sadder than seeing a pickled egg that only has one side of it lovely & deep purple. Then, cut the eggs in half & serve w/ the beets. Sprinkle w/ black pepper to your taste.
PICKLED RED BEET EGGS
My Pennsylvania Dutch grandmother, Florence Walter, used to make these. They are especially great for picnics. The combination of pickled eggs, beets, and onions is really something special. A great way to use up left-over Easter-eggs too!
Provided by GOURMETFOX
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pickled Egg Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain liquid from the beets into saucepan. Place beets, onions, and eggs into a large bowl or pitcher.
- Pour sugar and vinegar into the saucepan with the beet liquid and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer 15 minutes.
- Pour the beet juice mixture over the beets, eggs, and onions. Seal the bowl or pitcher and refrigerate. Refrigerate for at least one to 3 days; the longer they are allowed to sit the better they will taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 212 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 112.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH RED BEET EGGS AND PICKLED BEETS
These are simple to make and my family's favorite. We prefer these because they use less sugar than some other recipes and no brown sugar at all. I never cared for beets until I tried these. From my Best-Loved Pennsylvania Dutch Recipes booklet that, sadly, is falling apart page-by-page. The longer they marinate, the redder the eggs become. Great in salads and a beautiful decoration on any platter. NOTE: Prep time does not include hard-boiling eggs or marinating time. 09/16/07 - There are two basic types of red beet eggs and this is my favorite. If you use cider vinegar and add cloves, cinnamon and allspice these become more like spiced apples and closer to recipe #86599. Since these spices can trigger my asthma, I find this simple recipe perfect.
Provided by Kats Mom
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine red beets, vinegar and sugar in a pan.
- Stir and heat just enough to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the eggs and refrigerate at least one hour (I prefer overnight).
PICKLED EGGS AND RED BEETS, PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH STYLE
Learned to love this when we lived in Pennsylvania. It's a special treat for my son. From the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947
Provided by Molly53
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 1 1/2 pints
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook, drain, and skin beets if not using canned.
- Combine remaining ingredients, except eggs.
- Pour over beets and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Cool.
- Place eggs in a large jar and pour cooled beet mixture over.
- Place in the refrigerator.
- Let pickle at least two days before using.
PICKLED EGGS WITH BEETS
Ever since I can remember, my Mother served this pickled egg recipe at Easter. It was a tradition that my family expected. I made them for my granddaughter the last time she visited and they were all gone before she left. -Mary Banker, Fort Worth, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain beets, reserving 1 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). Place beets and eggs in a 2-qt. glass jar. , In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water, vinegar and reserved beet juice to a boil. Pour over beets and eggs; cool., Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH RED BEET EGGS
These are a childhood favorite. This recipe is very popular among the Pennsylvania Dutch. Great for picnics, snacks or even for lunch.
Provided by luv2makesoup
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Hard Boil Eggs.
- Slice onion thinly.
- In a sauce pan combine beets (with juice), onion sugar, water and salt.
- Add vinegar here?.
- Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes.
- After eggs are cooled, shell them and place in a large jar.
- Cool beet mixture a bit and add to jar. (You don't want it boiling when you add it because you may crack your jar).
- Put in refrigerator for at least 24 hours. The longer the eggs are in the juice, the better they'll taste. Best taste after about 3 days.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 327.4, Sodium 329.3, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 9.9, Protein 12.8
THE MAMA'S PA DUTCH RED BEETS & EGGS
I saw another recipe posted for this and when I made it, it was a little different than the one my Mama always made. So I called her and this is what she told me was in her original recipe. It tasted just the way I remembered. And before you start critiquing, this recipe was not meant to have cinnamon and allspice in it. It's just a simple, quick way that I was taught to make red beet eggs and I was told that this is the "Central PA Dutch" version, not the Amish version. I don't know the difference, but these are fantastic. Hope you enjoy! (COOK TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE OVERNIGHT REFRIGERATION)
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories Pennsylvania Dutch
Time 15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place hard-boiled eggs in the bottom of a 3 quart (or bigger) plastic container that can be sealed with a lid (we use a Tupperware container).
- Open the cans of beets and drain the juice into a medium saucepan. Dump the beets into the container on top of the eggs.
- Add the sugar and vinegar to the beet juice. Heat the saucepan on the stove over Medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved (about 10 minutes) but DO NOT BOIL.
- Pour the beet juice over the eggs and beets in the container.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving to allow the juice to soak into the eggs and sweeten the beets.
- NOTE: My Mama's rule of thumb on the measurements for this recipe is to use 1/3 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of vinegar for EACH 14.5 oz can of beets that you are planning to use. Adjust the amount of eggs to your liking, but make sure that there is enough juice to cover the beets AND eggs.
PENNSYLVANIA PICKLED BEETS AND EGGS
Provided by Karen Keisir
Categories Egg Appetizer Marinate Wheat/Gluten-Free Beet Summer Bon Appétit Pennsylvania
Yield 6 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine reserved beet liquid, sugar, vinegar, peppercorns and allspice in medium nonaluminum saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves; remove from heat. Add eggs and onion and turn to coat completely. Add beets. Cover pan and refrigerate until eggs are deep pink color, turning occasionally, about 8 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead.)
- Drain juices. Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Arrange beets and onion on plate. Top with eggs and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, choose fresh, organic beets and eggs.
- Use a variety of beet colors to create a visually appealing dish.
- Be sure to peel the beets before cooking them.
- To make the pickling liquid, use a combination of vinegar, water, sugar, and spices.
- Bring the pickling liquid to a boil, then let it cool before pouring it over the beets and eggs.
- Store the pickled beets and eggs in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks before eating.
Conclusion:
Pickled eggs and red beets are a delicious and nutritious snack or side dish. They are also a great way to use up leftover beets. This Pennsylvania Dutch recipe is easy to follow and produces a flavorful and colorful dish. So next time you have a few beets on hand, give this recipe a try!
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