Ghoulish Halloween Deviled Eggs
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Ghoulish Halloween Deviled Eggs

Easy Halloween recipe using "spider eggs" and a ghoulish green filling
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 24 deviled eggs

Ingredients

"Spider Eggs"

  • 1 dozen eggs Ideally a few days old. Fresh eggs don't cook and peel quite the same.
  • black gel food coloring
  • water
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar

Deviled Egg Filling

  • 1/4 cup Paleo mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground mustard
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp chopped pimentos drained and pressed between paper towels to remove moisture
  • 1 tsp sweet relish
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • green gel food coloring Liquid food coloring will result in runnier filling
  • smoked paprika or black sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

"Spider Eggs"

  • Hard cook (not hard boil the eggs). This will ensure bright yellow, flavorful yolks. Follow these instructions for how to cook them using an InstantPot, or these for a sous-vide. Personally, I think the sous vide produces a better, more consistent egg if you have one. We love ours! 
  • Cool eggs in an ice bath.
  • Roll eggs gently on the counter or tap all over with the back of a spoon to evenly crack shells.
  • Meanwhile, add black gel food coloring and a small amount of water to a gallon ziplock bag.
  • Add eggs and roll until all eggs are covered in coloring.
  • Leave the bag in the fridge for 4-6 hours, or overnight.
  • Rinse the eggs with water before touching, to avoid getting food coloring on your hands.
  • Pour a small amount of white vinegar over the eggs to aide in peeling.
  • Peel to reveal a black marbled exterior. Rinse eggs thoroughly.

Deviled Eggs

  • Slice eggs in half lengthwise. 
  • Scoop cooked yolks into a bowl and mash. 
  • Add ingredients (through salt and pepper) to mashed yolks to make filling. Mix well. 
  • Add tiny amounts of green gel food coloring using a toothpick until optimal color is achieved. 
  • Scoop filling into egg whites, or pipe using a piping bag fitted with a metal tip for sharper fills.
  • Garnish as desired.
  • Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 days.