[rec.food.recipes] OVO: Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Eggs

cplma@marlin.jcu.edu.au (Lynn Alford) (03/19/91)

Easter is fast approaching and so I thought I would share a traditional
Easter treat (at least in my family it is traditional :-) ).  It will
surprise any friend, coworker or member of the family you spring it
on.

Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Eggs

4 c white vinegar
2 c sugar
2 T pickling spice
2 t salt
2 bay leaves
2 dozen hard-boiled eggs (shelled)
2 large cans of baby beets (beetroot) drained

In medium saucepan over high heat, heat the vinegar, sugar, spice salt
and bay leaves to boiling.  Remove from heat; add eggs and beets.  When
cool, place in a container and refrigerate.

The eggs will stay edible for a couple of weeks but they will start to
get rubbery.  I love the sight of someone staring at their first red
egg.

Lynn Alford					 cplma@marlin.jcu.edu.au