Pennsylvania Dutch Red Beet Eggs

Red beet eggs are a Pennsylvania Dutch delicacy. Visitors to Pennsylvania Dutch country make it a point to purchase and taste a few red beet eggs during their visits to Lancaster County. Sure it’s possible to buy these pickled eggs at a deli, but they just taste better in Lancaster. These rosy hued eggs are easy to find in the County, just try any grocery store or check the menu at a local restaurant. However, if you can’t wait until you’re in Pennsylvania Dutch country here are a few tips to making your very own red beet eggs.

Basic Red Beet Egg Recipe

There are plenty of red beet egg recipes coming out of Lancaster, each with its own special twist. Here is the basic idea behind red beet eggs. The basic ingredients to the red beet egg recipe are:

Hard-boiled eggs
Vinegar
Red beets
Water

Mix your beets with 2 cups of vinegar, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of sugar. Heat this mixture until the sugar dissolves. Pour over a dozen peeled hard-boiled eggs. Store the eggs and mixture in a glass jar and refrigerate. Some people prefer to use the juice from canned beets while others prefer to boil fresh beets. If you decide to use fresh beets- cook them until tender, skin them, and then heat again with the vinegar and sugar.

Spicing Up a Red Beet Egg Recipe

For those wanting to get creative there are infinite possibilities when it comes to red beet eggs. Here are a few ingredients to consider:

Cider vinegar
Brown Sugar
Cinnamon
Onions
Mustard Seed
Cloves

Part of the fun with red beet eggs is experimenting with your recipe to see what flavors you like best. Remember though that a little spice goes a long way, so a quarter-teaspoon of cinnamon or a half-teaspoon of mustard seed should do the trick.

Red Beet Eggs are a tasty treat that will last for weeks. They are also a colorful addition to your meal. Many people find that red beet eggs are a great way to use painted Easter eggs once Easter is over. However, they are delicious all year round.

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