Photo by Ted Cavanaugh
Pickling the eggs in their cracked but intact shells creates a unique tie-dye effect on each one.
Recipe information
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
1
cup distilled white vinegar
2
tablespoons kosher salt
2
tablespoons light brown sugar
One of the following depending on desired color: 2 small red beets, shredded on a box grater, 2 tablespoons ground turmeric, or 1 cup blackberries
6
unpeeled Hard-Boiled Eggs
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat vinegar, salt, brown sugar, and 1 cup water with desired coloring ingredient in a small saucepan over medium until hot. Remove brine from heat.
Step 2
Gently tap eggs to crack shell all over but keep intact. Carefully add eggs to brine and chill at least 8 hours and up to 3 days.
Step 3
Remove eggs from brine and peel.