Family-Style Pickled Eggs

Ingredients:

• 12 hard-boiled eggs
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 cups sugar (use less if you prefer)
• 1.5 tablespoons pickling spice
• 2 cans beets (whole or sliced)
• 1 cup vinegar (for boiling eggs)
• 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling eggs)

Instructions:

1. Place the eggs in a pot and cover with water. Add 1 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon salt. Boil until the eggs are fully cooked.
2. Peel the eggs once cooled.
3. In the same pot, combine the apple cider vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, and beets (including juice). Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Transfer the peeled eggs and the hot beet mixture to a large jar.
5. Refrigerate and allow the eggs to pickle for 1–2 weeks, depending on how strong you like the flavor.

Notes

• The longer the eggs sit, the deeper the color and flavor.
• Whole or sliced beets both work well.