Amish Mustard Eggs

I've tested a number of recipes for Amish Mustard Eggs. This one is my favorite, it has a touch of sweetness similar to the mustard eggs you find on salad bars in some Amish restaurants.

Here's the ingredient list...

• 4 tablespoons yellow mustard (the recipe provides an option for spicy brown mustard, but those eggs do not resemble what you find in Amish restaurants at all.)
• 3/4 cup white vinegar
• 3/4 cup water
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/8 tablespoon salt
• 2 or 3 drops yellow food coloring (I do not use it.)

Preparation instructions...

1. Mix ingredients together in a saucepan.
2. Bring to boil, remove from heat and set aside.
3. Drop 6 to 7 hard-cooked, peeled eggs into a quart mason jar.
4. Pour the heated mixture over the eggs.
5. Put in refrigerator and let stand 48-72 hours. (I always let them stand for 72 hours and sometimes wait 96 hours to increase the level of flavor.)