Cajun pickled eggs are essentially a snazzy riff on that classic pub snack of pickled eggs with Cajun seasoning and hot sauce tossed in for kicks. They take literally minutes to toss together although they do require some patience as they pickle. Which actually is a good thing as it gives you plenty of time to dream up the perfect occasion and the perfect cold beer to accompany them. Because trust us, beer lovely with these.Renee Schettler Rossi

A white plate topped with four Cajun pickled eggs, one of which is cut in half. A fork rests on the plate.

Cajun Pickled Eggs

4.87 / 15 votes
Cajun pickled eggs. Think eggs. Vinegar. Cajun spice. Hot sauce. And something that’s sooooooo much more than the sum of its parts.
David Leite
CourseAppetizers
CuisineSouthern
Servings10 to 12 servings
Calories84 kcal
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time13 days 23 hours 55 minutes
Total Time14 days

Equipment

  • 1-quart (946-ml) mason jar and lid

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Gently pack the eggs into the jar, sprinkling them with the Cajun seasoning as you go.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the hot pepper sauce and vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Pour over the eggs.
  • Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature. Stash the jar in the refrigerator, giving the jar a gentle shake to redistribute the spices every couple days, for at least 2 weeks and up to 3 months. (The flavor will initially be hot and vinegary but if you wait at least 2 weeks the pickled eggs will pick up a complexity and become more imbued with the Cajun spices.)
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 eggCalories: 84 kcalCarbohydrates: 1 gProtein: 7 gFat: 5 gSaturated Fat: 2 gMonounsaturated Fat: 2 gCholesterol: 187 mgSodium: 697 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Recipe © 2015 Camilla Wynne. Photo © 2015 Camilla Wynne. All rights reserved.

Recipe Testers’ Reviews

Pickled eggs are a classic bar food. You either love ’em or hate ’em. This recipe makes a pickled egg that could turn people over to the love ‘em side. Four simple ingredients, easy to make, and all that’s required is patience. I would HIGHLY recommend opening a window and having the exhaust fan on as you make the pickling sauce for the jar as the fumes are potent. Once the eggs had cooled, I packed them into a quart-size jar and carefully poured over the hot liquid. I would recommend here that a funnel be used to guide the hot liquid into the jar safely. Now came the hard part—waiting. After 1 week, I sent them with my sister to work as there are a number of pickled egg aficionados there. The eggs were cut into quarters for tasting purposes. The verdict? They LOVED them! The eggs had a gentle lingering heat that wasn’t overpowering. Comments ranged from “OMG! These are awesome!” to “These would go really well with a cold beer.” Two tasters weren’t too keen on them and found the vinegar to be a little strong but there’s always bound to be couple. I can’t think of anything I’d change other than maybe trying something milder in terms of a vinegar.

We love boiled eggs and deviled eggs, so these Cajun pickled eggs were another egg recipe to try. We loved the tang of the hot sauce and vinegar in each bite. We waited 1 week before sampling the eggs and I’m sure with another week they would’ve been even better. I’ll be making these again before our next picnic and let them sit for 2 to 3 weeks in the brine. I packed the eggs in a large upright jar so the brine could almost cover them. I also shook the jar and turned it upside down each day to distribute the liquid.




About David Leite

I count myself lucky to have received three James Beard Awards for my writing as well as for Leite’s Culinaria. My work has also appeared in The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Yankee, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, and more.


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  1. Just started cooling, can’t wait to test in a few weeks. Added some pickling spice and crab boil to the recipe.