Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

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

This method has never failed me, giving consistently great eggs for breakfast and snacks.

Ingredients

• Eggs: 6 large eggs
• Water & Seasoning: Cold water, enough to cover eggs by 1 inch
• Salt: 1 teaspoon (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 10–12 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.

Track cooking times accurately for baking, boiling, roasting, and multitasking recipes without overcooking.

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Track cooking times accurately for baking, boiling, roasting, and multitasking recipes without overcooking.

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My family loves when I make these as a quick protein snack or for salads during the week.

Notes

Store peeled or unpeeled hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve with a sprinkle of salt cracked pepper or a dash of paprika.

Required Tools

Saucepan with lid Slotted spoon Large bowl Timer

Allergen Information

Contains eggs Individuals with egg allergies should avoid this recipe.

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With these straightforward steps you'll enjoy perfect hard-boiled eggs every time.

Recipe FAQs

→ How can I prevent eggs from cracking during cooking?

Add a teaspoon of salt or a splash of vinegar to the water before boiling. Also, placing eggs in cold water and heating gradually helps reduce cracking.

→ What is the ideal cooking time for creamy yolks?

Let eggs rest for about 10 minutes after boiling for slightly creamy centers; 12 minutes for fully set yolks.

→ Why should I cool eggs in ice water after cooking?

Cooling eggs rapidly stops the cooking process and makes peeling easier by contracting the egg whites away from the shell.

→ Does egg freshness affect peeling?

Yes, eggs that are 7-10 days old tend to peel more easily than very fresh eggs.

→ How should I store cooked eggs?

Store peeled or unpeeled eggs in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.