Ingredients and Weight:
- Beets: 500 grams (approximately 3-4 medium beets)
- Eggs: 8 hard-boiled eggs
- White vinegar: 2 cups
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Pickling spice (including celery seeds, dill seed, etc.): 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Water: 2 cups
- Onion (optional): 1 small, thinly sliced
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes (including eggs boiling time)
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Hard-boil the eggs. Peel and wash the beets. Cut into quarters or thin slices.
- In a large pot, bring water, vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, and salt to a boil.
- Add the beets to the boiling mixture and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the beets are tender.
- Add the eggs and onion (if using) to the pot and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely in the pickling liquid.
- Transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving: based on 1/8 of the dish)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 15g
Dish Characteristics:
- A traditional Pennsylvania-Dutch dish, combining the flavors of pickled beets and eggs.
- The dish has a sour and sweet taste with a robust pickling flavor.
- Beets and eggs pair well together, offering a unique texture combination.
User Comments:
- "This dish reminded me of my childhood! The perfect blend of flavors."
- "I love the combination of beets and eggs. The pickling liquid is so tasty!"
- "This is a great dish for a party or a family gathering. Everyone loved it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Beets can stain hands and cutting board, so handle with care.
- Hard-boiled eggs are easier to peel if you immediately run them under cold water after boiling.
- Adjust the amount of pickling spice, vinegar, or sugar according to your preference for a stronger or milder flavor.
