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Easy-to-Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
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Easy-to-Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

These hard boiled eggs offer a straightforward method to achieve easy peeling with minimal fuss. The process uses a brief boil followed by an immediate ice bath, which helps separate the shell from the egg white. This method is ideal for preparing eggs when you need them ready for salads, snacks, or breakfast without frustration during peeling.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 6 eggs
Calories: 775 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 to 6 egg large

Instructions

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  1. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Ensure there's enough water in the pot to cover the eggs by about an inch.
  2. While you're waiting for the water to boil, remove the eggs from the fridge (set them on the counter) and prepare ice water bath in a large bowl.
  3. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and use skimmer to gently and slowly add the eggs to the water. Then, turn the heat back up to a boil.
  4. Set a timer and cook the eggs for 12 to 14 minutes.
  5. Use the skimmer to remove the eggs and immediately submerge them in the ice water bath to stop them from cooking.
  6. To peel the eggs, you can either roll them on the countertop gently or tap the egg all around against the countertop to create cracks. Then, peel from the bottom to remove the shell.

Notes

  • Using a skimmer helps handle several eggs safely when adding or removing from boiling water.
  • Allowing eggs to sit out of the fridge before boiling helps reduce cracking caused by temperature shock.
  • Chilling eggs immediately in ice water halts cooking and aids in shell separation.
  • Peel eggs starting from the wider bottom end where the air pocket enables easier shell removal.

Nutrition Information

Calories 77.5kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 0.6g (0%) Protein 6.3g (13%) Fat 5.3g (8%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Cholesterol 186.5mg (62%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Sugar 0.6g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 775

% Daily Value*

Calories 77.5kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 0.6g 0%
Protein 6.3g 13%
Fat 5.3g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Cholesterol 186.5mg 62%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Sugar 0.6g 1%

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