Ingredients for - Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Beets and Eggs

1. Eggs 8 large
2. Whole pickled beets, juice reserved 2 (15 ounce) cans
3. Onion, chopped 1 small
4. White sugar 1 cup
5. Cider vinegar ¾ cup
6. Whole cloves 12
7. Bay leaves 2
8. Salt ½ teaspoon
9. Ground black pepper 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Beets and Eggs

1 . Stage

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.

2 . Stage

Place eggs, beets, and onion in a non-reactive glass or plastic container. Set aside.

3 . Stage

Combine sugar, 1 cup reserved beet juice, vinegar, cloves, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a medium-size, non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.

4 . Stage

Pour hot liquid over eggs, beets, and onion. Cover and refrigerate 48 hours before using.