Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Achieve flawlessly cooked hard-boiled eggs with tender whites and creamy yolks—ideal for snacks, salads, or sandwiches.

This method ensures consistent results every time I make hard-boiled eggs for my family.

Ingredients

• Eggs: 6 large eggs
• Water & Seasoning: Cold water enough to cover eggs by 1 inch
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional helps prevent cracking)

Instructions

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Step 1:

Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan Add enough cold water to cover eggs by at least 1 inch

Step 2:

Optional Add salt to the water to help prevent cracking and make peeling easier

Step 3:

Place the pan over medium high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil

Step 4:

Once boiling immediately cover the pan with a lid and remove it from the heat

Step 5:

Let the eggs sit covered for exactly 1012 minutes 10 minutes for slightly creamy centers 12 minutes for fully set yolks

Step 6:

While the eggs are resting prepare a large bowl of ice water

Step 7:

After the resting time transfer the eggs to the ice water bath using a slotted spoon Cool for at least 5 minutes

Step 8:

Gently crack and peel the eggs under running cold water for the easiest peeling

Make fresh ice for iced coffee, cocktails, chilling ingredients, and keeping drinks cold while cooking.

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Make fresh ice for iced coffee, cocktails, chilling ingredients, and keeping drinks cold while cooking.

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My family enjoys these eggs as a quick snack or added protein to salads and sandwiches.

Required Tools

Saucepan with lid Slotted spoon Large bowl Timer

Allergen Information

Contains eggs Individuals with egg allergies should avoid this recipe

Nutritional Information

Calories 70 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 1 g Protein 6 g per serving (1 egg)

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Whisk eggs, batters, sauces, and cream smoothly for baking, cooking, and everyday meal prep.

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Enjoy perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs every time for your meals or snacks.

Questions & Answers About This Recipe

→ How long should eggs rest after boiling?

Eggs should rest covered off the heat for 10 to 12 minutes to achieve desired yolk consistency.

→ Why add salt to the water when cooking eggs?

Salt helps prevent cracking during cooking and can make peeling easier later.

→ What is the benefit of an ice water bath after cooking eggs?

Cooling eggs in ice water stops cooking and helps loosen the shell for peeling.

→ How can you ensure easier peeling of eggs?

Using eggs that are 7–10 days old and cooling them promptly improves peeling.

→ Can you add any flavor during cooking?

A splash of vinegar can be added to water to help prevent cracking and improve peeling.