PROTEINS - Eggs, Pickled

Pickled eggs are especially good in salads, sandwiches, bowls, and bar-food-style dishes because their tanginess cuts through rich or salty ingredients.

• Deviled pickled eggs — use pickled eggs instead of regular hard-boiled eggs for extra tang.
• Pickled egg potato salad — chopped pickled eggs, potatoes, mustard, mayo, celery, and onions.
• Pickled egg salad sandwich — chopped eggs, mayo, mustard, celery, and herbs on toasted bread.
• Chef salad — greens, ham, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sliced pickled eggs.
• Cobb salad — bacon, chicken, avocado, blue cheese, tomatoes, and pickled eggs.
• Pickled egg and smoked meat sandwich — smoked brisket, pulled pork, or sausage with sliced pickled egg and mustard.
• BBQ brisket bowl — brisket, baked beans, coleslaw, pickled eggs, and cornbread.
• Loaded nachos — chips, cheese, smoked meat, jalapeños, onions, and chopped pickled eggs.
• Breakfast hash — potatoes, smoked sausage or bacon, onions, peppers, and chopped pickled eggs.
• Ramen — sliced pickled eggs make a tangy alternative to traditional ramen eggs.
• Rice bowls — rice, smoked meat, vegetables, pickled eggs, and a spicy sauce.
• Tuna salad — chopped pickled eggs mixed with tuna, mayo, celery, and relish.
• Chicken salad — smoked or roasted chicken, pickled eggs, celery, grapes, and mayo.
• Egg and bacon toast — smashed pickled eggs, crispy bacon, avocado, and sourdough.
• Pickled egg crostini — sliced eggs, cream cheese or goat cheese, herbs, and toasted bread.
• Reuben-style sandwich — corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, mustard, and sliced pickled egg.
• Deviled egg potato casserole — potatoes, chopped pickled eggs, mustard, mayo, cheese, and bacon.
• Southern-style greens — collard greens topped with chopped pickled eggs and smoked meat.
• BBQ slaw bowl — pulled pork, vinegar slaw, baked beans, and pickled egg.
• Picnic platter — pickled eggs, smoked sausage, cheese, crackers, pickles, and mustard.
• Smoked meat salad — chopped brisket or pork, greens, pickled eggs, onions, and a sharp vinaigrette.
• Pickled egg tartine — toasted bread, whipped cream cheese, sliced egg, pickled onions, and fresh herbs.
• Banh mi-inspired sandwich — smoked pork, pickled egg, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, and spicy mayo.
• Spicy egg tacos — sliced pickled eggs, potatoes, chorizo or smoked sausage, salsa, and avocado.
• Pickled egg pasta salad — pasta, eggs, celery, olives, peppers, cheese, and a mustard-based dressing.

Especially good combinations

Pickled eggs + smoked meats are a great pairing. Try:

• Smoked brisket + pickled egg + mustard + pickled onions
• Pulled pork + pickled egg + BBQ sauce + coleslaw
• Smoked sausage + pickled egg + potatoes + hot sauce
• Smoked ham + pickled egg + cheddar + rye bread
• Smoked chicken + pickled egg + avocado + greens