Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
Description
This recipe outlines a precise method to prepare hard-boiled eggs with consistently reliable results. Eggs are added to boiling water seasoned with distilled vinegar, which helps reduce the smell during cooking. After boiling for six minutes, the heat is turned off and the pot is covered, allowing the eggs to cook gently in residual heat for an additional six minutes. They are then transferred immediately to ice water to halt further cooking, ensuring the yolks stay creamy rather than chalky, and the whites remain tender. Peeling the eggs underwater, preferably lukewarm, assists in removing shells cleanly and without tearing the egg white. This approach produces eggs with a firm white and fully cooked yolk that are ideal for slicing, salads, or snacking. The method allows for making eggs up to three days in advance, with storage recommendations to keep the eggs in their shells submerged in water inside a container and refrigerated for up to four days.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
- 6 egg large
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Pour in the vinegar to help with the smell.
- Gently add the eggs into the boiling water using a large spoon and cook for 6 minutes.
- Next, place a lid onto the pot, turn the heat completely off and let them sit for 6 more minutes.
- Immediately place the eggs after they are done cooking to a container filled with cold water and ice.
- Cool the eggs for 2-4 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Peel the eggs under running lukewarm water, slice and serve.
Notes
- These hard-boiled eggs can be prepared up to three days ahead.
- Store cooked eggs in their shells submerged in water inside the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Add distilled vinegar to boiling water to reduce smell during cooking.
- Peel eggs under lukewarm running water to make shell removal easier.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 982mg | 327% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1426IU | 29% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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