Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Description
The recipe for Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs involves placing eggs in a single layer in a saucepan under cool water, bringing it to a rolling boil, then covering and removing from heat. The eggs rest covered for 15 to 17 minutes for large eggs, allowing gentle cooking to a fully set yolk without overcooking. Following this, the eggs are shocked in an ice-water bath for at least five minutes to halt cooking and facilitate peeling.
When peeling, rolling the egg on a hard surface cracks the shell without damaging the egg white, and peeling under cold running water helps separate the shell cleanly. This method produces eggs with a tender white and firm but moist yolk, ideal for salads, snacks, or meal prep.
Adjustments in cooking time are needed for different egg sizes or desired yolk consistency; e.g., jammy yolks require shorter resting times. Using cold eggs from the refrigerator is standard, but room temperature eggs will need timing tweaks.
Ingredients
- 6 large egg
- water
Instructions
- Place a single layer of eggs in a saucepan. Fill with cool water to at least ½-inch above the eggs.
- Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat. Cover and remove from heat.
- Let stand covered for 15-17 minutes (for large eggs).
- Meanwhile, prepare a bowl of ice water. Once the eggs have rested, transfer to the ice water for at least 5 minutes.
- To peel, gently roll the egg on the counter until the shell cracks, and then peel the eggs under cold running water.
Notes
- Cooking times are based on starting with cold eggs; room temperature eggs require slight time adjustments.
- This recipe is for large eggs; medium or extra-large eggs may need one to two minutes less or more cooking time.
- Older eggs tend to peel more easily than very fresh eggs.
- There is no need to add vinegar or baking soda to the boiling water.
- Preparing an ice bath immediately after cooking stops further cooking and aids peeling.
- Shorter resting times result in softer yolks: 8-10 minutes for jammy yolks, 6-8 minutes for soft boiled.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62 | 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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