I've used several different recipes and my own creativity, but I've always used hot liquid poured over romm temp eggs, seal the jar, let cool and then refrigerate for a week or two. It seems as though that helps the brine penetrate the egg. Now I'll have to try it both ways and see if it really makes any difference. (Make sure the jars are hot if you are going to pour hot liquid in them...)

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