How to Make:

- Mash a pickled egg with mayo, pepper, a little garlic, and Dijon.

- Spread on bread.

- Layer turkey, lettuce, and sliced pickled sausage.

- It’s bright, tangy, and cuts through the richness.

Ingredients:

- Sliced pickled sausage

- Pickled eggs

- Sharp cheddar

- Apple slices

- Pretzels

Pair with: honey mustard dip

Ingredients:

- Sliced pickled sausage

- White beans (like cannellini or navy)

- Diced tomatoes

- Onion, garlic, carrots, celery

- Smoked paprika, bay leaf, thyme

Serve with: Crusty bread or cornbread

Bonus: A splash of the pickling brine adds tangy depth!

Ingredients:

• Toasted sourdough or brioche

• Sliced Red Hot Pickled Eggs

• Melted cheddar or pepper jack

• Spicy mayo or chipotle aioli

• Optional: hot sauce drizzle

Instructions:

1. Prep the bread

• Butter the outside of both sourdough slices lightly.

• Optional: toast one side lightly in a pan for extra crunch before building.

2. Build the melt

On the inside of one slice of bread, layer in this order:

1. Chipotle mayo (spread evenly)

2. Cheese slices (this is your melt base)

3. Crispy bacon (if using)

4. Sliced Red Hot Pickled Eggs (your hero ingredient)

5. Optional drizzle of hot sauce or a few drops of pickled brine

Top with remaining cheese and close sandwich.

3. Grill it

• Heat skillet or griddle to medium-low.

• Cook sandwich 3-5 minutes per side.

• Press lightly with spatula for even melting.

• Cook until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.

4. Finish

• Slice diagonally for presentation.

• Serve immediately while hot and gooey

Ingredients:

• 6 Red Hot Pickled Eggs, halved

• 1 Ib smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• ½ onion, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp butter or oil

• 1-2 tbsp of egg brine

• Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat

Instructions:

• Brown the Sausage

• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned and slightly crispy on the edges. Remove and set aside.

• Cook the Veggies

• In the same pan, add butter/oil, then sauté peppers and onions until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.

• Bring It Together

• Return sausage to the pan and mix everything together.

• Add the Eggs (Last!)

• Gently place your halved red hot pickled eggs into the skillet.
  Let them warm through for a couple minutes- don't overcook.

Ingredients:

• Chopped romaine

• Grilled chicken

• Bacon crumbles

• Cherry tomatoes

• 2-3 Garlic & Onion Pickled Eggs, sliced

• Ranch or vinaigrette

Layer and serve.