Ben's Beet Pickled Eggs

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Ingredients

  • 12 peeled hard boiled eggs
  • 1 qt pickled beets with juice
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons pickling spices
  • 1 teaspoon dill seed
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 1 sweet onion thinly sliced
  • pickled jalapenos to taste
  • 3 sprigs fresh dill
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 6 cardamom pods
  • 2 star anise

Preparation

Step 1

INSTRUCTIONS
Layer the peeled eggs with pickled beets, jalapenos and onions in mason jars or tall cover-able container.
Add both vinegars, beet juice, water, pickling spices, dill seed, salt, black peppercorns, cardamom pods, and star anise in a sauce pan and bring to a low boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the hot liquid over the eggs.
Put the garlic and dill sprigs in the jar with the eggs. Close the jars, cool to room temperature, refrigerate for 3-4 days.