5 from 177 votes
Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
The Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe uses boiling water with vinegar to minimize smell and gently cooks eggs for six minutes before letting them rest off heat. Cooling in ice water stops cooking instantly, resulting in tender whites and fully set yolks. Peeling under lukewarm water aids in removing the shell smoothly. This method yields consistent, easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs ready for slicing or serving.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
12 mins
Additional Time
4 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
380 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Breakfast, Appetizer
Cuisine:
French, American, British
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% 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.