Instant Pot Pickled Eggs: A Classic Recipe Made Super Simple

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This classic family favorite, Instant Pot Pickled Eggs, is a cinch to make with the perfect hard-boiled eggs and easy clean-up every time.

My family loves Pickled Eggs! They make a healthy snack that is filled with protein, carotenoids, and nutrients. There is no discrimination in this household about the pickled egg flavors either. We love straight tangy vinegar, cajun, and jalapeno! Of course, our favorite flavor is slightly sweet, tangy, and dark magenta.

Grocery Store Problems!

Before I learned this Homemade Pickled Egg recipe, we would pick up jars of pickled eggs from the grocery stores. The problem was that the quality often varied between jars. Some were over-pickled, while others were just right. Then came the day that I picked up 3 jars of pickled eggs in one week. That is when I knew we had an expensive problem! I needed to start making my own Pickled Eggs!

So Easy To Make!

Unfortunately, mama here, can not boil an egg to save her life! I do not understand why either. I have tried all of the tricks and I follow the directions to a tee. Still, they always come out horribly! If we are boiling eggs for any reason, it is my husband who is in charge of that task. 

Luckily for me, the instant pot solves all of my problems! I can set the eggs in the bottom of the pot, press a button, and boom! Perfect hardboiled eggs every single time! These are the easiest eggs to make. There is no 5-5-5 method here. I do not have that kind of time or patience to wait on eggs! Besides that, if you have farm fresh eggs the 5-5-5 method does not work. The method will overcook the eggs every single time! The instructions below will show you the best way to make perfect eggs every time.

The Best Recipe 

Now that I am a pickled egg connoisseur, I know that the prettiest and the best-tasting pickled eggs use a key ingredient; beets or beet juice. This egg recipe includes beets. Of course, fresh beets are always better. Unfortunately sometimes, like this week, you just cannot find fresh beets. Besides that, beets are a messy business. I love the flavor but I hate to peel beets! 

Healthy Recipes Are Simple

For simplicity’s sake, we will be making our pickled eggs with canned beets. This makes for an easy clean-up and quicker preparation. Of course, if you have fresh beets, please I beg you, use them! 

I want to add that this is not a complicated recipe with hard-to-find specialized ingredients. Healthy foods do not have to be so complicated! Basic whole foods are the healthiest! Besides that, mental health is just as important as the food that we ingest. Let’s keep it simple Mama!

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Supplies for Instant Pot Pickled Eggs

• INSTANT POT of course!– Honestly, any size will work. I use an Instantpot Viva electric pressure cooker with the egg setting. 
• Colander strainer
• Trivet– The metal kind that comes with the Instant Pot works the best! I often use a silicone sling instead. I have no reason for this other than convenience. I always store it in my Instant Pot and it makes an ok trivet substitute.
• Half Gallon Mason Jar– or another large airtight container or glass jar.
• Compost Bucket– for eggshells. Yeah totally not necessary but eggshells make great compost.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Pickled Eggs

• Eggs– Refrigerated or Farm Fresh. If you keep them on the counter the cook time will be different.
• Apple Cider Vinegar– Don’t worry about getting vinegar with mother in it. The heating process will kill off the probiotics of the vinegar. White Vinegar works just as well but the apple cider is a little sweeter.
• Sugar– Yes, the sugar devil is in this recipe. Straight vinegar has a harsh flavor and can cause problems with digestion. Think of literal burns in your throat! You can substitute with honey or agave if you like. 
• Beets/ Beet Juice– I used juice from plain canned beets but if you have fresh cooked beets use them instead.
• Cinnamon
• Suggestion: A great addition to this recipe is crushed red pepper flakes added to the pickling liquid for a little kick.

Step By Step Instructions For The Best Way to Make Instant Pot Pickled Eggs

Step One: Make egg pickling liquid

This may seem like a backwards step but we are going to start with the pickling liquid first. This will give the liquid time to cool while the eggs are being cooked. 

Put the instant pot setting on saute. Empty a whole can of beets with liquid into the instant pot. There is salt in canned beets, therefore no extra salt is added to this particular recipe. Then pour the water, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and sugar into the Instant Pot. Mix the contents of the pot and heat until the sugar dissolves. 

Step 2: let the pickling liquid cool down

Remove beets from the Instant Pot and place them into the mason jar. Grab your oven mitts and take the cooking pot out of the Instant Pot cooker. Pour the hot liquid into the jar. Set the jar aside and let it cool down to room temperature.

Step 3: Hard boil eggs in the Instant Pot

Place the trivet into the bottom of the instant pot. Pour 1 cup of Water into the pot. Place eggs onto the trivet. Since our chickens lay our eggs they tend to be of various sizes. If you get your eggs from the store you should be able to fit a dozen regular-size eggs into the Instant Pot.

Step 4: Now we wait

Wait for the Instant Pot to reach full pressure level and start cooking. Listen out for the alarm indicating that the 5-minute cooking time is complete.

Now it is time for the pressure release. Release the pressure valve immediately. Do not naturally release your hard-boiled eggs. Trust me on this one.

Once the pressure cooker has released all the steam, remove the lid and place the eggs into a colander. Rinse the eggs under cold water until they are cooled down enough to peel. Yes, an ice water bath works better but it is not necessary.

Step 5: Peel and pickle the hard boiled Eggs

You will now peel the eggs, rinse them, and place them into the mason jar with the pickling liquid. If the liquid does not cover all of the eggs add more water until the eggs are completely covered.

Step 6: Store the Instant Pot Pickled Eggs

Place the eggs in the refrigerator and let them pickle for at least 3-4 days before personal consumption. The pickled eggs should be able to keep for a few weeks. 

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