Pickled Summer Sausage with Mustard Eggs
A deliciously tangy and flavorful snack that combines pickled summer sausage with creamy mustard eggs, perfect for gatherings or picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1440 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound summer sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon pickling spice
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 small onion, sliced
Instructions
- Place the sliced summer sausage and onion in a clean jar or airtight container.
- In a saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spice, crushed red pepper flakes, and smashed garlic.
- Bring to a boil, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.
- Let the liquid cool before pouring it over the sausage and onions, ensuring everything is fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate it for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Allow at least 24 hours for the brine to work its magic. Experiment with different spices to personalize the pickles to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg