Pickled egg
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| Nutrition Information[1] | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 |
| Total Fat | 5.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 210mg |
| Sodium | 0g |
| Total Carbs | 0g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| Protein | 7.5g |
For the record label see Pickled Egg Records
Pickled eggs are hard boiled shelled eggs which have been preserved by pickling.
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[edit] Preparation
After the eggs are hard boiled the shell is removed and they are submerged in a solution of vinegar, salt, spices, and other seasonings. Recipes vary from the traditional brine solution used for pickles and other solutions which can impart a sweet or spicy taste. The final taste is largely determined by the pickling solution. The eggs are left in this solution for anywhere from one day to several months. Prolonged exposure to the pickling solution may result in the eggs developing a rubbery texture.[2] Care should be taken to prepare the eggs properly. As with all home pickling recipes; proper procedures should be followed to avoid food poisoning. [3]
One variant popular in Pennsylvania Dutch country, known as pickled beet eggs or red beet eggs, includes whole beets in the pickling solution to impart a pink or red color to the eggs.
[edit] Uses
The pickled eggs may be part of a main course, hors d'oeuvres, or garnishes.[4] Pickled eggs are a popular bar food and are traditionally eaten with beer. Pickled eggs are also popular with campers because they do not require refrigeration once they have been prepared. They are a popular option for low-carb diets because they are high in protein, but low in fat and carbohydrates.[5] In the U.K pickled eggs are dipped in broken potato crisps as a special bar treat.[citation needed]
[edit] Cultural references
In an episode of The Simpsons, Barney Gumble selects the black egg from the pickled egg jar, which identifies him as the designated driver for the night.[6]
In another episode of The Simpsons, the band, Aerosmith, performs after Moe offers them free pickled eggs.[7]
In The Simpsons episode, “Lisa’s Sax”, Lisa counts thirteen pickled eggs and one cockroach in Moe’s pickled egg jar.[8]
In the season 16 Simpsons episode "Mommie Beerest", the health inspector dies after consuming one of Moe's pickled eggs.
[edit] References
- ^ Calorie King
- ^ What Are Pickled Eggs?
- ^ Foodborne Botulism From Eating Home-Pickled Eggs --- Illinois, 1997
- ^ University of Wisconsin EB1104
- ^ Help With Cooking
- ^ The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson, snpp.com, 2000-05-15. Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
- ^ Flaming Moe's, snpp.com, 2000-05-15. Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
- ^ Lisa's Sax, snpp.com, 2000-05-15. Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
