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Medium Boiled Eggs Recipe
5 from 24 votes

Medium Boiled Eggs Recipe

Medium Boiled Eggs are cooked by boiling large eggs in water with optional vinegar for 8 minutes, then rapidly cooled in ice water to stop cooking. This produces eggs with a tender white and slightly creamy yolk. Peeling under lukewarm running water helps remove shells cleanly. The recipe includes tips for storing eggs in water for several days, reheating gently, and reducing odor during boiling.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
8 mins
Additional Time
4 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French, American, British

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
  • 6 egg large

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Pour in some vinegar to help with the smell, if desired.
  3. Gently add the eggs into the boiling water using a large spoon and cook for 8 minutes.
  4. Immediately transfer the eggs after they are done cooking to a container filled with cold water and ice.
  5. Cool the eggs for 2-4 minutes to stop the cooking process.
  6. Peel the eggs under running lukewarm water, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Cooked medium boiled eggs can be made up to one day ahead and stored properly.
  • Store eggs submerged in water in a container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
  • Reheat peeled eggs by placing them in boiling water for about 3 minutes to serve warm without overcooking.
  • Add distilled vinegar to boiling water to minimize egg odor during cooking.
  • Peel eggs under lukewarm running water to ease shell removal.

Nutrition Information

Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 63mg (3%) Potassium 61mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 238IU (5%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63

% Daily Value*

Calories 63kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 63mg 3%
Potassium 61mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 238IU 5%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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