Pennsylvania-Dutch Pickled Beets and Eggs

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Red beet eggs are a gift from the Amish! Great for picnics, potlucks, or for a tasty topping on a salad.

Submitted by Cindy
Updated on March 22, 2024
close up view of Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Beets, Eggs and onions with fresh herbs on a plate
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 days
Total Time:
2 days 45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 8 large eggs

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans whole pickled beets, juice reserved

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup cider vinegar

  • 12 whole cloves

  • 2 bay leaves

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.

  2. Place eggs, beets, and onion in a non-reactive glass or plastic container. Set aside.

  3. Combine sugar, 1 cup reserved beet juice, vinegar, cloves, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a medium-size, non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. Pour hot liquid over eggs, beets, and onion. Cover and refrigerate 48 hours before using.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

252 Calories
5g Fat
45g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 252
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 498mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 261mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.