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Easy To Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
5 from 15 votes

Easy To Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

This method for hard boiled eggs uses a salt and vinegar water bath to help prevent cracking and aid peeling. By adding eggs to cold water, bringing it to a boil, then removing the pot from heat and covering, the eggs cook gently for 10-12 minutes. Quickly cooling them in an ice water bath stops cooking and firms the whites, resulting in eggs that are easier to peel and consistently cooked.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 3 eggs
Calories: 78 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 egg I've made up to a dozen with this method
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Place three cups of water in the pot, or enough to cover the eggs.
  2. Add salt to the water to help keep the eggshells from cracking too soon. Add vinegar to water in the pot to make eggshells easier to peel.
  3. Add eggs to the cold water.
  4. Bring water to a boil. When the water is boiling, remove pan from heat and cover.
  5. In another bowl place three cups of cold water and some ice.
  6. Leave eggs in hot water for 10-12 minutes. Promptly remove the eggs from the hot water, and submerge eggs gently in cold ice water to stop the eggs from cooking.
  7. Once cool, peel eggs. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 78kcal (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78

% Daily Value*

Calories 78kcal 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.