Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Description
The process begins by placing a cup of water in the Instant Pot along with a rack holding a dozen eggs. The pressure cooker is sealed and set to cook for 2 minutes at high pressure, followed by a natural pressure release lasting approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately transferring the eggs to a prepared ice bath stops further cooking and helps loosen the shells for easy peeling.
This balance of pressure cooking time and natural release ensures the yolks are firm without dryness or greenness, while the whites maintain a smooth, tender texture. The ice bath is crucial for shell removal, preventing tearing and preserving the egg's smooth appearance. Once cooled, the eggs can be peeled and served or stored.
The careful timing and use of the ice bath are key to consistently achieving ideal hard boiled eggs using this technique.
Precise timing in the Instant Pot is essential to avoid under- or overcooking the eggs.Immediate transfer to an ice bath after cooking stops residual heat and eases peeling.The natural pressure release portion allows gentle cooking for smooth egg texture.
Ingredients
- 12 egg
- 5 cups water (One cup into the instant pot, 4 cups use for ice bath)
- 2 cups ice (Use for ice bath)
Instructions
- Put one cup of water into the instant pot. Then, put a rack into the pot.
- Next, put 12 eggs on the rack. After, cover the lid and close the vent. Push the manual button, adjust time to 2 minutes at high pressure. Then, natural release pressure (usually 8-10 minutes).
- In a bowl, put 2 cups of ice and 4 cups of water. When the eggs are done, put them into the ice bath for a couple minutes or until the ice melts.
- After that, peel off the egg shells.
Notes
- Accurate cooking time and natural pressure release are critical for eggs with smooth whites and fully set yolks.
- Use an ice bath immediately after cooking to halt heat and simplify shell removal.
- Adjust cooking times if using larger or smaller eggs to achieve preferred firmness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 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.
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