I use Mrs. Wages Kosher Dill Pickle Mix. I add the eggs to the jar, add hot peppers (either fresh or dried) and pour the hot liquid over the eggs. Add the jar lid and heat in a hot water bath so that they will seal. My husband eats the hot eggs. I make some that are not hot and add them to salads, potato salads or make egg salad. They get a bit rubbery compaired to fresh boiled eggs but taste really good. If your eggs seal and they are below the liquid you can store them on your pantry shelf until you are ready to open them.