Description
Pickled eggs sausage & onions blend robust German flavors into a tangy, hearty appetizer that delights taste buds. Crisp ingredients and zesty pickled notes create a delicious experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickled Eggs:
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp salt
Sausage:
- 4 bratwurst or polish sausages
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
Onions & Garnish:
- 2 medium yellow onions
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Hard-boil 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 process.
- Carefully peel eggs once completely cooled, ensuring smooth surface without tears or rough patches.
- Prepare pickling liquid by combining white vinegar, water, and salt in a saucepan, heating until salt dissolves completely and mixture becomes uniform.
- Place peeled eggs into a clean glass jar, then pour hot pickling solution over them, ensuring eggs are fully submerged.
- Seal jar and refrigerate for minimum 24 hours to allow eggs to absorb tangy pickling flavors.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear sausages until golden brown and crispy on exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Slice onions into thin, uniform rings while sausages are cooking, creating delicate semi-translucent pieces.
- Remove sausages from skillet, then quickly sauté onion rings in remaining oil until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
- Slice sausages diagonally into bite-sized medallions after allowing them to rest for 3-4 minutes.
- Arrange pickled eggs, sausage slices, and sautéed onions on serving platter.
- Garnish generously with fresh dill, chopped parsley, and sprinkle red pepper flakes for added zest and visual appeal.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together, creating a harmonious appetizer experience.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality eggs for the best pickling results, ensuring the whites remain firm and bright.
- Experiment with different vinegar types like apple cider or rice vinegar to create unique flavor profiles for your pickled eggs.
- Allow extra marinating time for deeper flavor penetration, typically 3-5 days yields more intense taste.
- Use low-sodium sausages or turkey sausage for a healthier alternative without compromising the dish’s robust flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg