Deb wrote:

> I was cleaning the dark lower recesses of my fridge today (eek!) and found a
> jar of pickled mixed veggies with a boiled egg.
>
> I know I would have used the recipe from BBB for the veggies and then
> dropped the egg into the partially used jar. The brine is to the top so I
> probably topped it with white vinegar after some of the veggies were eaten.
>
> I'm sure this has been in there no longer than last summer. but I'm also
> sure it has been in there that long.
>
> Is this safe or compost?

I'd think that if the original recipe was BBB, AND it's not been sealed
(i.e., not anerobic) AND you added vinegar there's no worry about botulism.

I think if it's not moldy or otherwise showing signs of spoilage it's
OK. The egg might be quite .... tangy ... and the texture may be
<diplomatic> more ... solid </diplomatic> than you're used to, but it
should be fine. I pickle eggs for my New Year's Eve's Day open house
and they're still good by the time they've been totally used up in May
or so.

B/