India Pale Ale Pickled Eggs

A few weeks ago, I saw a recipe for making IPA Pickles. I read through the article and thought that it sounded really good. I’m a big fan of pickles and a big fan of IPAs. The idea of IPA pickles got me thinking about other food items that pickle well. Pickles are good, but pickled eggs are even better. For years I have been eating pickled eggs with beer. So I adjusted my own pickled eggs recipe to include IPA and made a batch.

Ingredients:

• 6 Eggs
• 1-Cup IPA
• 1-Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 4 Gloves of Garlic (peeled and crushed)
• ½ a Shallot (peeled and sliced)
• 2 Chili Peppers (quarter and seeded)
• 10-15 Sprigs of Parsley
• 2 tsp. Peppercorn
• 2 tbsp. Kosher Salt
• 1 tbsp. Baking Soda

Start by hard-boiling the eggs. Place the eggs in a medium sized pot cover the eggs with at least 1 in of water add 1 tbsp. of salt to the water. Bring the water and eggs to a boil, once at a boil turn off the heat. Add the baking soda and cover, let stand for 13-15 minutes. I heard that adding salt and baking soda can help with peeling the eggs. Remove the eggs from hot water and place into an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel the eggs and put eggs in pickling jar. Add the chilies garlic, peppercorns and parsley to the jar with the eggs. You can use almost any chili you like. I am using Serrano chilies. I wanted a chili that is hotter than jalapenos, but not so hot that the eggs are not enjoyable to eat.

Add the remaining salt to the apple cider vinegar and microwave for 1 minute or until the salt dissolves. Add the beer to the apple cider vinegar. You can use any IPA of you choosing. I would recommend using a West Coast Style IPA. I chose Ballast Point Sculpin IPA. For the next batch I am going to try it with Habanero Sculpin. Stir the pickling liquid until the beer has become almost completely flat. Pour the pickling liquid over the eggs. Make sure everything is covered in the pickling liquid. Seal the jar and place in the fridge for at least 1 week before eating.

Rules / Guidelines

For years I have been developing a set rules, really guidelines, for drinking and alcohol. Many of these I figured out while drinking in college and bars with friends. Over the years I have revised and developed new ones.  Some are obvious, some are funny, and a few have really pissed people off while out drinking.

Respect the Beer.

Clink and Drink.

Never force me to drink or tell me I am drinking the wrong way. I know what I am doing.

When at happy hour, limit yourself to two drinks. 

There is a time and place for every style of beer.

Only drink Corona in months that do not contain the letter ‘R’

Drink to remember, not to forget.

Alcohol is an acceptable man gift.

Anything to do with hunter or fishing is okay too, but never give another man shoes

When buying a round of drinks, the buyer gets to determine whether the round will be cocktails, beer, wine, or shots. 

If I buy a pitcher of beer for the round, don’t ask me for a Gin and Tonic, you can get that on your round.

To follow that last rule,

If someone buys a round, don’t order a drink that is more expensive than the buyer’s drink.

If my Old Fashion cost $8, why should I buy you a $15 Long Island? It’s best if you get the same or similar drink as the buyer.

If you don’t like it, you don’t have to drink it.