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Cowboy Candy Pickled Eggs Recipe

Cowboy Candy Pickled Eggs Recipe
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Cowboy Candy Pickled Eggs are a spicy, sweet, and tangy snack featuring hard-boiled eggs pickled in a zesty brine made with apple cider vinegar, brown and white sugar, garlic powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and sliced jalapenos. These flavorful pickled eggs are perfect for adding a kick to your appetizer platter or snack time.

Ingredients

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Eggs

  • 8–10 hard-boiled eggs (for 1-quart wide-mouth jar) or 8 hard-boiled eggs divided between 2 pint wide-mouth jars

Pickling Brine

  • 2 cups Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 cup Sliced Jalapenos

Instructions

  1. Hard-boil the eggs: Begin by hard-boiling the eggs using your preferred method; the Instant Pot method is highly recommended for perfect results. Once cooked and cooled, peel the eggs carefully.
  2. Prepare jalapenos: Slice the jalapenos into about 1/4 inch thick rings. Wear gloves to avoid irritation from the jalapeno oils, especially when handling the inner seeds and membranes. Remove the seeds if less heat is desired using a jalapeno corer.
  3. Make the pickling brine: In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, white sugar, brown sugar, garlic powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and sliced jalapenos. Heat the mixture until the sugars are fully dissolved and the jalapenos soften slightly.
  4. Layer eggs and jalapenos: Place the peeled hard-boiled eggs into your jar(s). Use a slotted spoon to layer the softened jalapenos evenly between and around the eggs.
  5. Pour the brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the eggs and jalapenos in the jar, filling up to about 1/4 inch from the top to maintain proper headspace.
  6. Initial resting: Let the jar sit uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes before sealing with the lid. This helps release pressure and allows flavors to start melding.
  7. Cool and refrigerate: Once cooled to room temperature, seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator to pickle.
  8. Storage and shelf life: The pickled eggs develop best flavor after at least 24 hours and will keep well refrigerated for 3 to 4 months.

Notes

  • For best flavor, allow the pickled eggs to marinate for at least 24 hours before eating.
  • Wear gloves when handling jalapenos to avoid skin irritation.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control heat level.
  • Use fresh eggs for a better texture and longer shelf life.
  • Keep the pickled eggs refrigerated at all times to maintain quality and safety.

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