8 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled and halved lengthwse
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 cornichons, minced
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Creole mustard
½ teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 to 3 teaspoons cornichon brine from jar
Garnish: pork rinds, minced chives
Instructions
Separate egg yolks from whites. Place egg whites on a serving platter.
In a medium bowl, using a fork, mash egg yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, cornichons, hot sauce, mustard, brown sugar, and Cajun seasoning until well combined. Add brine, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired texture is achieved. Pipe mixture into egg whites. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Garnish with pork rinds and chives, if desired.
Recipe by Louisiana Cookin' at https://louisianacookin.com/cracklin-deviled-eggs/