Creamy, tangy deviled eggs made completely without mustard. Apple cider vinegar and a splash of Worcestershire deliver all the flavor — just 6 ingredients and 25 minutes.
Ingredients
6large eggs
1/3cupmayonnaise
1teaspoonapple cider vinegar, or white vinegar
1/2teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1/4teaspoonsalt, plus more to taste
1/8teaspoonblack pepper
Paprika, for garnish
1tablespoonfresh chives or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Boil: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from heat, and let stand 12 minutes.
Cool: Transfer eggs to an ice-water bath and chill at least 10 minutes. Peel under cool running water.
Separate: Halve eggs lengthwise. Place yolks in a medium bowl; set whites cut-side up on a platter.
Mix filling: Mash yolks until crumbly. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper; mix until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Fill: Spoon or pipe the filling into the egg whites.
Finish: Dust with paprika, top with chives or parsley, and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
Equipment
Saucepan
Notes
Use eggs 1–2 weeks old for easiest peeling.
Mustard-allergy note: this recipe has no mustard or relish, but always read mayo and Worcestershire labels when cooking for a diagnosed allergy.
Make ahead: store whites and filling separately up to 1 day; assemble a few hours before serving.
Storage: keep assembled eggs in an airtight container up to 2 days. Do not freeze.