Marry This Pioneer Woman Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe is a spooky and festive recipe, which is made with black tea and soy sauce. It’s the perfect Halloween appetizer, ready in about 45 minutes plus an overnight steep.
Jump to RecipePioneer Woman Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 (15-oz.) can whole black olives, drained
How To Make Pioneer Woman Halloween Deviled Eggs
- Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 12 minutes. Immediately transfer the cooked eggs to a large bowl of ice water to cool completely.
- Make the marinade: In a separate saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the tea bags, ¼ cup of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags.
- Steep the eggs: Gently tap the cooled, boiled eggs all over with a spoon to create a cracked shell pattern. Do not peel them. Place the cracked eggs in an airtight container and pour the warm tea mixture over them until they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, or overnight.
- Make the filling: Remove the eggs from the marinade and carefully peel them. Slice each egg in half lengthwise. Scoop the yolks into a food processor. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Process until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Fill and chill: Transfer the yolk mixture to a zip-top bag, snip off a corner, and pipe the filling into the egg white halves. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Create the spiders: To make the spider bodies, cut 12 black olives in half. To make the legs, thinly slice the remaining olives. Place one olive half on top of each deviled egg. Arrange the thin olive slices around the body to look like spider legs.
Recipe Tips
- How do I get the best cracked effect? Tap the eggs all over gently but firmly with the back of a spoon. You want a fine network of cracks, not large broken pieces. The more cracks you create, the more intricate the spiderweb pattern will be on the egg white.
- How long should I steep the eggs? For the most dramatic color and best flavor, let the eggs steep in the tea marinade for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours. This allows the savory marinade to fully penetrate the cracks.
- How do I get a super smooth filling? For the smoothest possible filling, a food processor is your best friend. If you don’t have one, you can press the cooked yolks through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing them with the mayonnaise.
- Can I make these ahead of time? Yes, this is a perfect make-ahead party food. The eggs need to steep overnight anyway. You can also make the filling a day in advance and store it in a piping bag in the fridge. Assemble the spiders just before serving for the best look.
What To Serve With Halloween Deviled Eggs
These spooky deviled eggs are the star of any Halloween party appetizer spread. They pair perfectly with:
- A platter of other spooky snacks like “mummy” hot dogs or a pumpkin-shaped cheese ball.
- A charcuterie board with dark-colored fruits like blackberries and figs.
- A festive punch or cocktail.
How To Store Halloween Deviled Eggs
Refrigerate: Store the assembled deviled eggs in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Halloween Deviled Eggs Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Sodium: 250mg
Nutrition information is estimated per deviled egg half and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Do the eggs taste like tea?
The tea and soy sauce give the egg whites a savory, slightly salty, umami flavor. It’s a unique taste that complements the creamy filling, not an overwhelming tea flavor.
What’s the best way to peel the cracked eggs?
After steeping, the shells should come off fairly easily. Peeling them under cool running water can help wash away any small shell fragments and reveal the beautiful pattern underneath.
Can I use a different kind of olive for the spider?
Black olives are best for the classic black spider look, but you could get creative with green olives for a different kind of creepy-crawly.
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Pioneer Woman Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe
Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy12
servings20
minutes12
minutes80
kcalSpooky, savory deviled eggs with a unique tea-steeped crackle effect, decorated with olive spiders for the perfect Halloween party appetizer.
Ingredients
12 large eggs
4 black tea bags
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp rice wine vinegar
2 tsp sugar & 1 tsp salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 (15-oz) can black olives
Directions
- Boil eggs for 12 minutes; transfer to an ice bath to cool.
- Make a marinade by simmering 3 cups of water with tea bags, 1/4 cup soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt for 5 minutes.
- Gently crack the shells of the cooled eggs all over, but do not peel.
- Place the cracked eggs in the tea marinade and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- Peel the steeped eggs, halve them, and place the yolks in a food processor.
- Blend the yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, pepper, and the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce until smooth.
- Pipe the filling into the egg whites and top with black olive “spiders.”
Notes
- An ice bath is the secret to easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs.
- Steeping the eggs overnight is crucial for developing the dark, web-like pattern.
- For an ultra-smooth filling, use a food processor or press the yolks through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Assemble the olive spiders just before serving for the best presentation.
