Deviled Eggs
This is my go-to deviled eggs recipe. The homemade relish adds a nice touch to this recipe for classic deviled eggs. Being a chicken farmer I tend to have eggs in the house at all times so this is my go-to potluck recipe. I never leave my potlucks with leftover eggs.
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After years of knowing how to hard boil eggs I had to retrain myself when we started to get fresh eggs from our backyard chickens.
There are few ways to perfectly boil a freshly laid egg, one bring water to boil and add the eggs for 14 minutes and finish with an ice bath. If you let them cool completely they will nicely peel for you.
A second method and my new favorite is to hard boil the eggs in the Instant Pot. I have embraced this lovely countertop appliance and use it often. I got the 10 QT after having the 6 QT for a week and realizing that it was way to small for a family of 8.
I don’t have the Instant Pot egg rack insert so I just used the wire rack that comes with the Instant Pot and spread them out. I put one cup of water in the bottom of the pot, then the wire rack and fill it with as many eggs as I can fit then start the Instant Pot for 5 minutes. After manually releasing the pressure place the eggs in an ice bath and voila, perfectly hard-boiled eggs with easy-to-peel shells!
How to Make Deviled Eggs
Start with perfectly hard-boiled and peeled eggs. See above if you need tips on how to accomplish this perfection. No one wants a deviled egg with a mangled egg white. Cut 12 hard-boiled eggs in half while removing the yolk to a mixing bowl.
Then mash the yolks with a fork and stir in the mayonnaise, relish, and mustard. If making this recipe without relish, you can just add more vinegar and leave off the topping. Add salt and pepper to taste.
I’m usually in a rush and put the yolks, mayonnaise, relish, and mustard in the food processor to make a smooth egg filling. This is where I tweak the spices and I usually call my husband over as a taste tester here.
Fill the egg whites evenly with the egg yolk mixture. I don’t tend to pipe it in the eggs for a pretty presentation, but if you want to get fancy that would be a way to go.
Finally, garnish the eggs with paprika and a scoop of relish. Store covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Deviled Eggs
This is my go to deviled eggs recipe. Being a chicken farmer I tend to have eggs in the house at all time, this is my go to bring to a gathering recipe. I never leave with leftover eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 12 large hard-boiled and peeled eggs
- 1/4 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp cider vinegar
Optional Garnish
- smoked paprika
- sweet pickle relish
Instructions
- Halve 12 eggs lengthwise. Remove yolks and place in a small bowl.
- Mash yolks with a fork and stir in mayonnaise, relish and mustard. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Fill egg whites evenly with yolk mixture. Garnish with paprika and relish. Store covered in refrigerator. Makes 24 half eggs.
Notes
I'm usually in a rush and put the yolks mayonnaise, relish and mustard in the food processor to make a smooth eggs filling. This is where I tweak the spices, I usually call my husband over as a taste tester here. I don't tend to pipe it in the eggs for a pretty presentation, but if you want to get fancy that would be a way to go.
I hope you enjoy these deviled eggs! There is many ways to tweak the recipe to suit your tastes & needs.
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