Beet Pickled Devilish Eggs

• 2 serrano peppers, divided
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 small beets, peeled and sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 12 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• Mild curry powder or smoked paprika for garnish, optional

1. Cut 1 of the serrano peppers into halves lengthwise, retaining the seeds.
2. Place the pepper in a large saucepan and add the water, vinegar, sugar, beets, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the beets are tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Remove the pot from the heat and let cool completely.
5. Add the eggs to the beet liquid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
6. Remove the eggs from the liquid and let them dry completely.
7. Cut the eggs into halves lengthwise and remove the yolks.
8. Place the yolks in a medium bowl and place the whites on a large plate.
9. Add the mayonnaise, olive oil, mustard, and Sriracha to the yolks.
10. Mix and mash to combine thoroughly.
11. Fill the whites with the yolk mixture.
12. Slice the remaining serrano pepper into rounds.
13. Top each egg with a slice of serrano and a sprinkle of curry powder, if desired.

serrano peppers, water, white vinegar, sugar, beets, garlic, bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, kosher salt, eggs, mayonnaise, extravirgin olive oil, mustard, sriracha sauce, curry powder

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/beet-pickled-devilish-eggs-recipe/ (may not work)