Classic Pickled Eggs

Ingredients

• 12 small eggs
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 bay leaf

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Discard hot water.
3. Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in the same saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
4. Place peeled eggs, garlic, and bay leaf in a 1-quart mason jar; top with vinegar mixture. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 1 week before serving.