Jim's pickled eggs

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12Hard-boiled eggs, shelled
4cupsVinegar
1teaspoonGround mustard
1teaspoonPepper
4Cloves, whole nails,[opt]
2Or more dried chile peppers
1teaspoonSalt
1Bay leaf

Directions

Make a smooth paste of the mustard, salt and pepper with a little vinegar, and stir into 4 cups of boiling vinegar and cook, stirring for 1 min. Put eggs into a quart jar with the red peppers, bay leaf and optional cloves and pour the boiling vinegar over them. Cover and refrigerate for 2 weeks. Submitted By JIM WELLER On 03-16-95