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Why are they called devilled eggs? Seems like a heavy duty name for such an unassuming dish.
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Penny · 46-50, F
Where does the term 'deviled' come from?
The term likely comes from the connection between spiciness and cooking over high heat to the presumably hot temperatures in hell. Nowadays, to “devil” a dish means to combine a food with various hot or spicy seasonings like red pepper, mustard, or Tabasco sauce, according to the authority on all things culinary — Food Lover’s Companion.
from wikipedia
The term likely comes from the connection between spiciness and cooking over high heat to the presumably hot temperatures in hell. Nowadays, to “devil” a dish means to combine a food with various hot or spicy seasonings like red pepper, mustard, or Tabasco sauce, according to the authority on all things culinary — Food Lover’s Companion.
from wikipedia