Combine the brine and simmer for 3-4 minutes to dissolve the salt and sugar. Allow to cool.

Put the spices in the bottom of the jar.

Pack a layer of eggs into the jars.

Follow this with a layer of onion/pepper/garlic

Alternate layers of eggs and onion/pepper/garlic

Stir the brine well to make sure the salt is well suspended, then ladle the brine into the jar until about 1/2 inch from top.

Place lid on jar tightly and shake.

Refrigerate for 1 to 10 days before eating. It does help to shake the jar every day to keep the solution from settling to the bottom.