Perfectly Pink Deviled Eggs
Bright, jewel-toned deviled eggs blend tangy beet flavor with creamy yolk filling, making for a showstopping appetizer that is fast enough for weeknight meal prep and elegant for holiday platters.
Ingredients
For the Pickling Liquid
- 2 medium beets, peeled and thinly sliced Choose firm beets for best results.
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar Use raw, unfiltered for more complex flavor.
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 leaves bay leaves
For the Eggs
- 9 extra-large eggs Extra-large eggs provide a better yolk-to-white balance.
For the Yolk Filling
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice or dill pickle juice Adjust based on personal taste.
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, diced Keep butter cold for best texture.
- 4 tablespoons mayo
For Garnishes
- Shards of crispy bacon
- Thinly sliced chives
- Fresh dill
- Pickled red onion
- Capers
- Thinly sliced cucumber
- Thinly sliced radish
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine the thinly sliced beets, 3 cups water, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 2 bay leaves in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Place the 9 extra-large eggs in a single layer in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cover and let sit off heat for 11-12 minutes.
- Peel the eggs gently under running water.
Pickling
- For classic Pink Pickled Eggs, place peeled eggs fully submerged in beet pickling liquid for 2 hours in the refrigerator. For decorative webbed eggs, lightly crack the shells and submerge for 4 hours.
Filling Preparation
- Halve the pickled eggs and pop yolks into a bowl. Mash with lemon juice or dill pickle juice, Dijon mustard, cold butter, and mayo until silky.
Assembly
- Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into egg white halves. Garnish with crispy bacon, chives, dill, pickled onion, capers, cucumber, or radish. Serve cold.
Notes
Store assembled deviled eggs in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing assembled eggs to maintain texture.