Ingredients

• 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
• 1 pound sausage of your choice (such as kielbasa or smoked sausage), sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Preparing the Pickling Liquid

• In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using).
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