Description
Creamy, tangy pickle-brined deviled eggs elevate classic appetizers with zesty Southern charm. Guests will savor each bite of these perfectly pickled party favorites that bring bold flavor and unexpected delight to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) pickle brine (from a jar of pickles)
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pickle juice
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped pickles
- Optional: chopped chives
Instructions
- Submerge eggs in a pot of cold water, ensuring they’re fully covered. Bring liquid to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat and maintain gentle boil for precisely 10 minutes, creating perfectly firm hard-boiled eggs.
- Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath, stopping the cooking process and preventing green rings around yolks.
- Carefully peel eggs, removing shells completely without damaging egg whites.
- Immerse peeled eggs in pickle brine within a sealed container, refrigerating for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight to absorb tangy flavor.
- Extract eggs from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
- Slice eggs lengthwise using a sharp knife, creating clean, even halves.
- Gently extract yolks into a separate mixing bowl, ensuring smooth removal.
- Whisk yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, additional pickle juice, paprika, salt, and pepper until achieving a creamy, uniform consistency.
- Transfer yolk mixture into egg white cavities using a spoon or piping bag for elegant presentation.
- Optional: Enhance visual appeal by sprinkling chopped pickles or fresh chives on top.
- Refrigerate until serving to maintain optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Pickle brine infuses eggs with tangy, zesty flavor that elevates traditional deviled eggs to a gourmet level.
- Marinating eggs in pickle juice for longer periods (4-12 hours) intensifies the pickled taste and creates a more complex profile.
- Experiment with different pickle brines like dill, garlic, or spicy varieties to customize the egg’s flavor and create unique variations.
- Choose high-quality, fresh eggs and ensure they’re at room temperature before boiling to prevent cracking and achieve easier peeling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg