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Scottish Pickled Eggs

Scottish Pickled Eggs is a traditional Scottish recipe for a classic pickle of hard-boiled eggs preserved in spiced vinegar. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Scottish version of: Scottish Pickled Eggs.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

20 minutes

Total Time:

40 minutes

Additional Time:

(+2 weeks pickling)

Serves:

12

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesSpice RecipesHerb RecipesScottish Recipes



This is a classic Edinburgh recipe for pickled eggs.

Ingredients:

12 eggs
15g ground cloves
15g ground mace
7.5g whole black peppercorns
30g salt
2 bayleaves
malt vinegar, to cover

Method:

Bring a large pan of water to a boil, add the eggs and cook for 20 minutes or until fully hard-boiled. Carefully drain the eggs then crack the shells and peel them.

Arrange the eggs in a large glass or earthenware jar, scattering the spices between them.

Measure out enough vinegar to completely cover the eggs. Bring the vinegar to a boil. Tuck in the bayleaves then pour over the vinegar, ensuring that the eggs are completely covered.

Seal the jar with a vinegar proof lid and set aside for at least 2 weeks to mature before use. After opening store in the refrigerator.