Description
These beautifully colored deviled eggs are infused with beet pickling liquid, offering a slight tang and a delightful crunch, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Pickling Liquid
- 2 medium beets, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 leaves bay leaves
For the Deviled Eggs
- 9 extra-large eggs (Use older eggs for easier peeling.)
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice or dill pickle juice (Adjust for taste.)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, diced
- 4 tablespoons mayo (Kewpie recommended) (Has a bit of sweetness.)
For Garnishing
- Shards of crispy bacon
- Thinly sliced chives
- Fresh dill
- Pickled red onion
- Capers
- Thinly sliced cucumber
- Thinly sliced radish
Instructions
Preparation of Pickling Liquid
- Combine all the pickling ingredients in a pot. Bring to a boil, then set aside to cool in a bowl or container large enough to hold the beet liquid and eggs.
Cooking Eggs
- Cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil. Stir gently a few times to keep the yolks centered, then turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 11-12 minutes.
Pickling Eggs
- For Pink Pickled Deviled Eggs: Remove shells and place eggs into beetroot pickling liquid for 2 hours. Drain and pat dry.
- For ‘Dinosaur’ Webbed Eggs: Crack shells, keeping them on, and submerge in beet liquid for 4 hours. Remove from liquid and peel.
Making the Filling
- Gently remove yolks from egg whites. In a food processor, combine the yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, butter, and mayo. Blend until smooth and light.
- If the mixture appears split, chill in the freezer for 10 minutes and blend again.
Assembly
- Pipe or spoon the filling into the egg whites. Garnish with crispy bacon, cucumber, radish, capers, pickled red onion, chives, and dill.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For the best results, store egg whites and yolk filling separately to prevent sogginess. Do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American