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EASY Pickled Eggs Recipe (Sugar-Free, Keto, Low Carb)

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Pickled eggs are great to snack on, serve as an appetizer, or add to the side of a meal. Not only are they fun to make, but the tangy salty flavor is also so delicious! In this easy pickled egg recipe, there is no canning equipment required because we use brine and the power of a refrigerator instead. Itโ€™s so simple!

This version is sugar-free, perfect for anyone on a keto diet and interested in easy keto recipes. It is also fiber-free, so people who do best with a carnivore diet and make carnivore diet recipes can enjoy pickled eggs too!

This post is sponsored by our friends at Mountain Rose Herbs.

Easy and healthy pickled eggs with apple cider vinegar. Keto. Low-carb. Sugar-free.

Old Fashioned Pickled Eggs

Pickling an egg may sound a little strange, but the end result is worth trying.

As popular bar food, pickled eggs were often found in jars, suspended in vinegar, on the counter top ready to be served out as a healthy, natural snack. They are particularly popular in the UK where Aspall Cider House hosts the World Pickled Egg Competition annually.

With peak popularity from 1860 until prohibition, old fashioned pickled eggs proceeded deviled eggs and Scotch eggs which later became a more common treat (1). Now itโ€™s more likely you will find chicken wings, jalapeรฑo poppers, and mozzarella sticks.

We like pickled eggs because they are wholesome family-friendly snacks. I also give them as gifts during the holidays or just as a thank you to someone who helps us. All you need to do is tie a ribbon around the jar and then you have a beautiful homemade gift. Edible recipes are great gifts for keto dieters!

They are also great for game day or anytime you want to serve keto appetizers for a crowd! For a simple meal, pair them with Gluten-Free Keto Cheese Curds and satisfy all the cravings.

How do you Make Pickled Eggs from Scratch?

Making pickled eggs from scratch has never been easier. Before anything else, check if your eggs are rotten by looking out for discoloration, foul odors, or unusual textures. You wouldn’t want to ruin a batch with a bad egg.

Bring the water, vinegar, onion, spices, and salt to a gentle boil for about 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and cool slightly.

Place peeled hard-boiled eggs in a clean jar. Read how to make perfect boiled eggs so you don’t have to struggle with peeling eggs. I used to have a very hard time with it, but not any more.

Pour the brine, with spices, over the eggs and seal the jar. Then, transfer to the refrigerator and leave to sit for a few days until ready to eat. There is no canning required with this simple approach!

Forget the water bath, serializing jars, and needed to find long-term storage space. This easy recipe doesnโ€™t require any special equipment or canning experience in order to make a snack that will come out perfectly every time.

Easy pickled eggs recipe in a glass jar.

Low Carb Keto Pickled Eggs with Apple Cider Vinegar

Many recipes add sugar to the vinegar solution but no sweetener is necessary. The tangy touch of vinegar is enjoyable by itself.

If youโ€™re trying to stay keto, you want to minimize your sources of carbohydrate to 20-30 g net carb per day. Generally speaking, youโ€™ll be safe by sticking to low-carb vegetables, avocado and cheese.

To make this a keto-friendly recipe, we only use vinegar, pickling spice, and salt for flavor so there is no sugar added.

Pickling spice is made of cinnamon, mustard, coriander, allspice, peppercorn, dill, fennel, cloves, celery seed, juniper berries, bay leaf, ginger root, and chili flakes. More than 10 spices and whole berries are mixed together and work wonderfully for any refrigerator or canned pickled fruit or vegetable recipe. Itโ€™s a great spice blend to have in your keto pantry staples.

I recommend using apple cider vinegar over plain white vinegar. Apple cider vinegar still has some sweetness left in it and gives a delicious, tasty pucker.

With all thatโ€™s going on, itโ€™s easy to see how unnecessary the sugar is. Replacing sugary sweetness with rich and robust flavor is the key to these sugar-free pickled eggs.

Low-carb pickled eggs in a glass container.

How long Do Pickled Eggs Last?

The peeled hard boiled eggs need to infuse for at least 2 days and up to 1 week before they are ready to eat.

While you wait, the acidity in the vinegar solution acts as a natural preservative and prohibits unwanted bacteria from growing. The salt also serves to create an environment where microbes cannot thrive.

To be safe, itโ€™s best to consume the eggs within 3-4 weeks. They taste so good, itโ€™s unlikely any will remain past that anyway. Pickled eggs should always be stored in the refrigerator in a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid (2).

Another great method of preservation is to freeze raw eggs. Frozen eggs can last up to a year, depending on how fresh they were when you froze them.

Pickled eggs in a pitcher.

Are Pickled Eggs Healthy?

Pickled eggs are a healthy snack, side, or appetizer. Naturally low-carb, and made with a few simple, everyday ingredients, this easy recipe is good for many diet types.

This sugar-free pickled egg recipe is gluten-free and grain-free making it paleo and whole30 friendly. Pickled eggs are good for keto and may be eaten on a carnivore diet too. Flavored with a few select plant-ingredients this is one of many delicious keto carnivore recipes!

Because they are low calorie, yet nutrient-dense, pickled eggs are good for losing weight. Animal foods are very nourishing and satiate well.

How many calories are in a pickled egg?

There are only 85 calories in one pickled hard-boiled egg. Each egg contains 5 grams fat, 2 grams carbohydrate, and 6 grams protein.

Since these are made without sugar, the carbs are very low. The minimal amount of carbs in these pickled eggs is not significant enough to throw you out of ketosis.

A pitcher of pickled eggs.

Homemade Pickled Eggs

Pickled eggs are a special food to snack on, serve as an appetizer, or add slice and serve with salad. Not only are they fun to make, but the tangy salty flavor is also so delicious!ย This recipe is sugar-free and naturally low carb. It is keto and carnivore diet-friendly.
4.65 from 107 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Cure Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 10 minutes
Course Appetizers, Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Bring the water, vinegar, onion, spices, and salt to a gentle boil for 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and cool slightly.
    1 cup water, ยฝ cup raw apple cider vinegar, ยผ small onion, 2 tablespoons pickling spices, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Add the hard-boiled eggs to a clean glass jar.
    8 hard-boiled eggs
  • Pour liquid over the eggs, cover completely and seal the jar.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator and leave to sit for at least 2 days until ready to eat. If you can, waiting 1 week is best.
  • Store in the fridge. Serve whole or sliced on salad, meat, or by themselves.

Notes

If you do not have pickling spices, use cloves of garlic, dried herbs and seeds instead. I use 1 tsp dried herb per liter of water/vinegar brine, which covers 8-10 hard boiled eggs.

Nutrition & Macros

Serving: 1eggCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 356mgFiber: 1gNet Carbohydrates: 1g

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Easy low-carb pickled eggs. A keto and carnivore snack by Primal Edge Health.

Originally posted Sept 18, 2015. Updated July 2020 with new images and information.

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The Best Psyllium Husk Keto Bread – This is my favorite bread and uses 8 whole eggs!

Keto Breakfast Casserole – Add this yummy meal to your meal prep and youโ€™ll enjoy the classic breakfast flavors all week long.

3 Cheese Omelette – How can you make an omelette without cracking a few eggs? They are indispensable.

Easy Keto Frittata – This is a delicious breakfast recipe ready in just 20 minutes!

Low Carb Deviled Eggs – A classic from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations.

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26 Comments

    1. I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Karen! Thank you for visiting the post and giving the recipe a try.

  1. 5 stars
    My husband was just diagnosed as diabetic and I’ve been trying out snack recipes with low or no sugar. These pickled eggs were one of his favorites! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

  2. 5 stars
    I love any and everything pickled so these were a total hit. Love slicing them on avocado toast or adding to salads for an easy lunch. Great technique and recipe!

  3. 5 stars
    The easy pickled egg recipe was a revelation! The balance of tanginess and subtle flavors made it an instant favorite. I’ll definitely be revisiting this recipe often.

  4. 5 stars
    Mmm I whipped up these pickled eggs and now use them on everything! Great as a snack, with charcuterie, and on top of random lunch bowls!

  5. 5 stars
    I recently tried out this simple pickled eggs recipe, and it turned out incredibly delicious! I was amazed at how effortless it was to prepare, making it the perfect appetizer option. I highly recommend giving this recipe a try!

  6. 5 stars
    Just made these for my husband on keto I was wondering do you think this recipe would work with sausages as well? Gonna try myself once he eats the eggs after a week. Thank u

    1. Hi Dona, Yes, assuming they are well-sealed, the eggs can last up to three months. However, signs of spoilage include discoloration, slimy texture, or smell, in which case they should be discarded.

  7. 5 stars
    I’ve made these at least 6 times and I do 18 eggs at a time. I guess It’s past time I leave a review. Very much worth making again and again. I’m so glad I found this because it’s sugar free. Thank you.

    1. Great question Erin, the nutrition information is generated via a recipe card plugin (see disclaimer in the card). ACV, eggs, and onion have very, very small amounts of carb and are added to the calculation here.

  8. Growing up, we had chickens, but I never had pickled eggs until a couple of years ago. Why??? They’re so delicious and healthy. For a pretty yellow color I add turmeric to the brine, or they can be red by adding red onion slices &/or beet juice.

  9. Do you have to keep these refrigerated or can you pickle them, seal using canning methods and sit on shelf? Isn’t that how they used to do it?

    1. Great question! I wonder the same, but unfortunately don’t have access to quality glassware to use for canning (I live in Ecuador) so it’s not a topic I know a lot about. If you pickle them and can them, please let me know about your results!

    2. Pickled eggs cannot be home canned safely. The brine doesn’t penetrate far enough into the egg to kill the botulism bacteria. Store them in the refrigerator.

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