Description
Homemade Pickled Summer Sausage with Mustard Eggs brings zesty German flavors to your table, combining tangy pickled meats and richly seasoned eggs. Hearty protein meets bold spices, creating a nostalgic dish perfect for gatherings and charcuterie boards you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound summer sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Pickling Liquid:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon pickling spice
Aromatics and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 small onion, sliced
Instructions
- Craft the pickling liquid by blending white vinegar, water, sugar, pickling spice, crushed red pepper flakes, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves completely, then allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Arrange summer sausage slices and onion in a clean, sterilized glass container. Gently pour the cooled pickling liquid, ensuring all ingredients are fully submerged. Seal tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 24 hours to develop robust flavors.
- Prepare hard-boiled eggs by placing them in a pot, covering with cold water, and bringing to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and simmer for precisely 10 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to cold water, stopping the cooking process. Carefully peel once cooled.
- Whisk together Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated. Slice peeled eggs in half lengthwise.
- Generously dollop the mustard mixture over egg halves, creating an elegant presentation. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant garnish.
- Plate the pickled summer sausage alongside mustard eggs, creating a tantalizing appetizer that balances tangy and creamy flavor profiles.
Notes
- Chill the pickling liquid completely before pouring over sausage to prevent bacterial growth and ensure crisp texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality summer sausage for the best flavor and optimal pickling results.
- Experiment with different pickling spice blends to customize the taste profile of your sausage.
- Store pickled sausage in the refrigerator for up to one week, ensuring maximum freshness and flavor retention.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg