How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
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How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Description
The process begins by placing large eggs in a single layer in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, covered with fresh water extending 1 to 2 inches above the eggs. A quarter teaspoon of baking soda is added before bringing the water to a boil over medium-low heat for one minute. After the brief boil, the pot is covered and removed from heat for 12 minutes to allow gentle finishing of the cooking process through residual steam. Using gentle heat and timing prevents overcooking and green rings around yolks.
Once done, eggs are removed with a slotted spoon and submerged in ice water to immediately stop cooking. Cooling also firms the shell membrane, making peeling simpler. When ready to peel, tapping eggs gently and optionally peeling under a stream of cold water helps remove shells cleanly without damaging the egg surface.
These eggs keep up to a week in the refrigerator, peeled or unpeeled, and may be stored peeled in airtight glass containers or sealed zip-top bags with air removed, suitable for travel or convenient snacking.
Ingredients
- 12 large egg
- water
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- To boil eggs, place eggs in a single layer in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Do not add more eggs than a single layer or they will not produce the perfect hard boiled egg.
- Cover the eggs with fresh water, plus about 1 to 2 inches of water. Add baking soda. Place saucepan onto stovetop at medium-low heat and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Cover and remove the saucepan from the heat and allow to sit for 12 minutes.
- Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop all cooking.
- To peel eggs, simply tap them on their sides onto a hard surface such as a counter top. Then, carefully peel the shell away. If the eggs seem hard to peel, I've found peeling them under a slight stream of running, cold water to be helpful. Eggs, once peeled, may stay in an airtight container for 5 to 7 days.
Notes
- Hard boiled eggs store well peeled or unpeeled for up to one week refrigerated.
- Peeling under running cold water can ease shell removal for stubborn eggs.
- Storing peeled eggs in airtight glass containers helps maintain freshness.
- For travel, pack peeled eggs in zip-top bags with air pressed out to preserve quality.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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