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How to Cook Hard Boiled Eggs
Learn how to cook hard boiled eggs perfectly every single time! This method is fool-proof. Get tips and tricks for easy peeling too!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 eggs
Calories: 62 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 8 cups water approximately
- 1 tablespoon vinegar any kind
Instructions
- Place eggs in a single layer on the bottom of a large pot.
- Add water until the eggs are covered by one inch. This is usually about 8 cups in my pot, but the amount will vary depending on the size of your eggs and pot.
- Add the vinegar.
- Place the pot on the stovetop and bring to a rolling boil.
- Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Place eggs in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Once cooled, tap and roll gently to peel.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
60mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 60mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.