
A historical sandwich filling from Recipes from here and there (1900). Use boiled dressing to thin the mixture to desired consistency
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Grind five hard boiled eggs, one and one-half dozen sweet pickles, one small onion, one small can pimentos
Thin with boiled dressing
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Grinding the ingredients creates a cohesive spread by breaking down cell walls and releasing moisture, which helps bind the mixture together. The eggs provide fat and protein that emulsify with the boiled dressing, creating a creamy, stable texture. The acid from the pickles and pimentos not only adds flavor but also helps preserve the mixture and prevents the eggs from oxidizing and turning gray.
The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator without thinning with dressing. Add the boiled dressing and adjust consistency just before serving to prevent the mixture from becoming watery.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The acid from the pickles and pimentos helps preserve the mixture, but the eggs limit shelf life. If the mixture separates, stir well before using. Do not freeze, as the eggs and pickles will become watery and grainy when thawed.
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The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator without thinning with dressing. Add the boiled dressing and adjust consistency just before serving to prevent the mixture from becoming watery.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The acid from the pickles and pimentos helps preserve the mixture, but the eggs limit shelf life. If the mixture separates, stir well before using. Do not freeze, as the eggs and pickles will become watery and grainy when thawed.