Description
Hearty German pickled eggs with sausage & onions deliver a tangy, robust flavor profile that brings traditional European comfort to your plate. Home cooks and family gatherings will savor this delightful recipe’s rich combination of pickled eggs, savory sausage, and zesty onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 12 large eggs
- 6 eggs (pickled)
Meat
- 4 sausage links
- 1 lb bratwurst or polish sausage
Pickling & Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs by gently placing them in a pot of cold water, bringing to a rolling boil for 10 minutes, then immediately transferring to an ice bath to halt cooking and facilitate easy peeling.
- Slice sausage links into thin diagonal medallions and brown in a skillet over medium-high heat until edges are crisp and golden, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Peel the hard-boiled eggs carefully, ensuring smooth surfaces without tearing the whites.
- Finely dice the onion into translucent, uniform pieces to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Combine white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, water, salt, sugar, crushed garlic, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes in a non-reactive saucepan.
- Bring the pickling liquid to a rapid simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing spices to release their aromatic oils and flavors to meld.
- Layer the browned sausage medallions, peeled eggs, and diced onions in a clean glass jar or container.
- Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the layered ingredients, ensuring complete coverage.
- Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 48 hours, allowing flavors to intensify and penetrate the eggs and sausage.
- Before serving, gently rotate the container to redistribute the pickling spices and ensure even marination.
Notes
- Choose eggs at room temperature to prevent cracking during boiling and ensure easier peeling.
- Use a sharp knife when slicing sausages to create clean, uniform medallions that cook evenly and look attractive.
- Select a vinegar blend with balanced acidity to enhance the pickled eggs’ tangy flavor without overwhelming the palate.
- Opt for low-sodium sausages and reduce added salt if following a heart-healthy diet or managing sodium intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg