YOOPER PICKLED EGGS
INGREDIENTS:
• 4 cups white vinegar
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon mustard seed
• ½ teaspoon coriander
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 medium to large garlic cloves (diced)
• 3 fresh Serrano chilies (sliced)
Combine these ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. After simmering, pour this mixture into a large, sealable container. Then add the following:
• 1 medium-sized onion
• 1 16-ounce jar of hot pickled jalapeños
• 1 12- to 16- ounce jar of hot pickled habanero peppers
• 1 16-ounce jar of hot pickled mixed vegetables
• 18 hard-boiled eggs
Make sure to include the juice from both the pickled peppers and pickled vegetables, as this provides the kick. If you want really hot eggs, substitute habanero chilies (or other similar extremely hot peppers) for the jalapeños. Seal the container and let it sit at room temperature for several days (chilling seems to limit the permeation of the flavor through the eggs). Best serving time is about 2 weeks after brewing. To fully appreciate this Yooper delicacy, consume with ample volumes of Stroh’s beer (or another cheap Midwestern beer) before, after, or during smelt dipping, or while watching the Wings play. Ya, eh?