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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Recipe
Learn how easy it is to make perfect hard-boiled eggs using my fool-proof procedures that render impeccable results every single time.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Additional Time
4 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 380 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast , Appetizer
Cuisine:
French , American , British
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
- 6 large eggs
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
- Chef Notes:
- Make-Ahead: These can be made up to 3 days ahead of time.
- How to Store: Keep them in the shell, in water in a container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To get rid of the smell while boiling, add some distilled vinegar to the pot of boiling water.
- If you need help peeling the eggs, run them under lukewarm water while peeling.
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
(10%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1426IU
(29%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.