Pickled Eggs

[kentid2k]

I would like to suggest a culinary delight that seems to have escaped the Low Carb snack arsenal. The " Pickled Egg "!!

Virtually carbohydrate free and can be tasty. The typical pickled egg is OK but with some experimentation you can come up with some real treats.

I have substituted a little of the vinegar in the making of pickled eggs with red wine. It is a nice touch. There is a subtle change in flavour and the outer layer of the egg turns pinkish red. Throw in some fresh garlic and peppercorns and they are "Happening!"

Also, you don't have to eat them as just an egg. You can make some real gourmet treats simply by cutting them lengthwise carefully, removing the yolk ( as to make devilled eggs ) and mix mashed brocolli (leftovers excellent here) into the yolk, a touch of mayonaise and a dash of tabasco sauce for the brave taste! Spoon the mixture back into the cavity of the white section and voila, you have Pink Pickled Devilled Eggs. ( Say that five times fast!) Tastes great. Just think, pickled eggs and broccoli, sounds so disgusting you just know it has to taste good.

Are there any other good ideas out there for pickled eggs?

[doreen T]

Hi Ken,

Funny you should mention pickled eggs, since I've had a hankering for some time now. Only problem, I don't have a container big enough for a whole dozen. Anyone who loves pickled eggs knows you don't just make 6!!

Never thought about the wine, great idea. One thing I remember reading is to put a couple large bay leaves into the pickling liquid also. For flavour, but also cuts the "sulfur" tang, and improves digestibility.

Too bad they didn't make lowcarb beer. Then we'd be set - pickled eggs, beer and Hockey Night in Canada.

Doreen

[doreen T]

A real easy "recipe" is to use the leftover liquid from a jar of dill pickles. Instead of pitching it out, submerge hard-boiled eggs in it. Make sure the eggs are completely covered by the liquid, leave for 3 days, then devour. I would even add a few whole cloves of peeled garlic just for excitement.



Doreen

[Karen]

Adding 2 tsp. of curry powder to the basic pickling liquid will give a mild curry flavour and golden yellow glow. Or, how about adding a few tablespoons of prepared horseradish?

Karen

[kentid2k]

I use small eggs when I pickle and I can get 12 eggs into a 1 litre pickle jar. It's packed but it fits.

Ken T.