How To Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
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Making perfect hard boiled eggs is easier than you think! Whether you want soft, medium, or fully hard-boiled eggs, this simple guide covers exactly how long to boil them and how to get easy-to-peel results every time.
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Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- cold water
- ice
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan and cover them with cool water, about 1 inch above the eggs.
- Cover the pot with a lid and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to medium and set a timer for 7 to 8 minutes for perfectly hard-boiled eggs. IMPORTANT: Make sure you start your timer when the water starts boiling, not when you place the eggs in the water.
- When the timer is up, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for a few minutes. Alternatively, run them under cold water until cool. This helps them peel more easily.
- Once cooled, remove the eggs and gently tap each on a hard surface. Roll to crack the shell, then peel.
Notes
- Roll them on the counter. After you boil the eggs and cool them in ice-cold water, roll them on the counter to remove the shell. It will fall off easily.
- Place cracked eggs under water. If you notice that some eggs are hard to peel, crack them all around without peeling them and place them under a little bit of running water or soak them in a bowl with water for a while. The water penetrates under the shell and makes it easier to peel.
- Don't place the cold eggs from the fridge in the hot water on the stove.
- Place the eggs in cold water and then turn on the cooktop.
- If an egg has a crack, you can add a little bit of vinegar to the pot. It will help to congeal the egg white if it starts to leak out from the shell.
Nutrition Information
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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: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% 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.
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