Southern Beer Joint Pickled Eggs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 eggs
6 cups cider vinegar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1/2 tablespoon mace
1/2 tablespoon coriander seed
1/2 tablespoon cardamom seed
1/2 tablespoon clove
10 small hot red peppers
3 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Cook eggs in simmering water for 15 minutes.
Place eggs in cold water and remove shells.
Pack into sterilized jars.
In a kettle combine vinegar, spices and sugar.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Pour hot liquid over hard boiled eggs.
Place lid on jar and store in refrigerator when cooled.
Use within a month.