Help! My pickled eggs have a funky smell. What's up with that?

[Kenz]

Oh no, pickling pros! I've encountered a problem – my pickled eggs have developed a funky smell. Is this normal, or have I done something wrong? I'm really hoping they're still okay to eat. Any insights into what might be causing this and how to fix it? Thanks for the help!

 

[Prutsald]

I've been there before... Funky smell usually means something went wrong. Make sure your jars and utensils are super clean and check your vinegar-to-water ratio...

 

[Marich]

Awe, that’s too bad! In general, if your pickled eggs stink, then most likely you have run into the problem. It might be that bacteria got in there, so it is better to dispose them and prepare a new one again. Nobody wants to contract diseases from such eggs; it is scary and that’s why people avoid these eggs. Better safe than sorry!