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Easy Pickled Quail Eggs Recipe
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Pickled Quail Eggs

Pickled quail eggs are tiny delicious treats that are easy to make at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Additional Time7 days
Total Time7 days 5 minutes
Course: pickles
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pickled eggs
Servings: 12 eggs
Author: Ashley Adamant

Ingredients

  • 12 quail eggs hard boiled & peeled
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 5 whole peppercorns
  • 3-4 whole allspice berries
  • 1-2 whole cloves
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
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Instructions

  • Hard boil and peel quail eggs as described above. Place the clean, peeled eggs in a jar.
  • Bring all other ingredients to a boil on the stovetop and stir for about 1 minute until salt is dissolved.
  • Pour hot brine and spices over quail eggs in a jar.  
  • Seal lid and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 week before eating to allow the flavors to infuse. 

Notes

Pickled eggs CANNOT be safely canned at home. These must be stored in the refrigerator. That said, pickled quail eggs should keep in the refrigerator for several months, if they last that long... 

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg