Sweet Pickled Eggs

Low Calorie - Diet and Healthy

Simple and easy to prepare. These will keep in the refrigerator for up to six months. Delicious with cold cuts, crusty bread and assorted cheeses.

Brief

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Sweet Pickled Eggs

Ingredients

12 eggs

1 large onion

sliced into rings

2 cups white wine vinegar

2 cups water

½ cup white sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon pickling spice

wrapped in cheesecloth

Pumpkin Oatmeal

Diet and Healthy

Directions

Step 1

Cover eggs with water in a large pot. Cover with lid. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil gently for 10 minutes. Drain. Run cold water over eggs until they are cold. Shell eggs.

Step 2

Prepare the brine in a sauce pan by combining the vinegar water sugar and salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

Layer the eggs (whole) and onion rings in a sterilized 2 quart jar to within 1 inch of the top.

Step 4

Add pickling spice to brine. Swirl bag around for 30 seconds. Remove bag. Pour brine over eggs to fill jar with 1/4 inch from top. Seal with a sterilized lid. Store in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks before serving. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Information

Sweet Pickled Eggs

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 110

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.5g 13%

Carbohydrates: 10g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 9.2g

Fat: 5g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 186mg 62%

Vitamin A Iu: 243.8IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.4mg 11%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 1.6mg 3%

Folate: 25.9mcg 7%

Calcium: 31.7mg 3%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 7.3mg 3%

Potassium: 85.5mg 2%

Sodium: 268.5mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 44.8

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.