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Cajun Pickled Quail Eggs

Author: Larry White
These Cajun Pickled Quail Eggs are a spicy, tangy snack that packs Southern flavor. Hard-boiled quail eggs are brined with apple cider vinegar, jalapeños, garlic, and Cajun spices. Ready in just 24 hours.
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Servings: 12 Pickled Eggs
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients 

  • 12 hard-boiled quail eggs, peeled
  • 3 jalapenos thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp coarse salt, (sea salt or kosher salt)
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

Instructions

  • Boil and peel your quail eggs. Let them cool completely before peeling.
  • Place eggs and jalapeno slices in a clean quart-size mason jar.
  • In a small saucepan, combine all remaining ingredients. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and cover.
  • Let the brine cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Pour cooled brine over eggs in the jar. Make sure the eggs are fully submerged.
  • Secure the lid and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate.
  • Allow eggs to pickle in the fridge for 24-48 hours before enjoying. Eat within 7 days for the best flavor and safety.

NOTES

  • Let the eggs pickle for at least 24 hours before eating. They get noticeably better after 3 to 5 days in the fridge.
  • Cool the brine before pouring it over the eggs. Hot brine can toughen the egg whites.
  • Use a quart-size mason jar and make sure the eggs stay fully submerged in the brine.
  • Let the filled jar sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, then refrigerate.
  • For more heat, swap the jalapeños for serrano or Thai chiles.
  • Use clean utensils every time you remove eggs from the jar, and keep them refrigerated. Eat within 7 days for best flavor and safety.

Nutrition

Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation. Nutrition is per serving.

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