Garlic Pickled Eggs

Total Time: 168 hrs Preparation Time: 168 hrs

Ingredients

• 12 large hard-boiled eggs (peeled and cooled)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 cup distilled vinegar
• 1 cup beet juice (or use water)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 8 large fresh garlic cloves
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place the peeled eggs and onion slices in a 1-quart glass jar.
• 2 in a saucepan bring the beet juice or water, vinegar, salt, sugar and garlic cloves; bring to a boil stirring for a couple of minutes until the sugar and salt is dissolved; remove from heat and let cool (about 30 minutes).
• 3 pour the vinegar mixture over the eggs and cover tightly.
• 4 refrigerate for 7 days before using.