Sweet Pickled Eggs

Another recipe from the cook book "Company's Coming". Try adding some chili peppers to the brine and leave in the Egg jar.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 2 quarts

Ingredients

• 12  hard-boiled eggs, shelled
• 1  large onion, sliced in rings

• Brine

• 2  cups white vinegar
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon  pickling spices, tied in double layer of cheese cloth

Directions

1. Layer the eggs with the onion in a 2 quart jar to within 1" of the top. Put all the brine ingredients (except spice bag) in a pot and over medium heat bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Swish the spice bag around in the brine for 30 seconds.
2. Pour brine over the eggs, leave for 2 weeks in the fridge before serving.
3. Make sure the eggs are completely covered.