Author Notes
This recipe is adapted from a Gourmet recipe I saw and immediately fell in love. I feel that deviled eggs are the perfect party food and beet pickling them is the perfect way to dress them up for the Holidays. The amazing color is a party trick your guests won't soon forget. —Brita
Ingredients
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12
large eggs, boiled and peeled
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3 cups
water
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2
medium beets peeled and sliced
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1 cup
white vinegar
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2 tablespoons
white sugar
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1 teaspoon
salt
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4
pearl onions
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1/2 cup
mayonnaise
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1/4 cup
dijon mustard
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1/4 cup
creme fraiche
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1 tablespoon
chopped flat leaf parsley
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1/2 teaspoon
paprika
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1/2 teaspoon
lemon zest
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2 sprigs
marjoram
Directions
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Bring water, vinegar, beet, onion, sugar, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan, then simmer, covered, until beet is tender, about 20 minutes. Cool completely, uncovered. Put beet mixture in a large jar or bowl container with peeled eggs covering completely and marinate, chilled, gently stirring once or twice, at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Remove eggs from beet mixture and pat dry (discard beet mixture). Cut in half lengthwise and remove yolks. Mash yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, creme fraiche, parsley, paprika, and zest. Season with salt and pepper, then divide among egg whites. Top with marjoram leaves.
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