Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs {Works for Fresh Eggs!}
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Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs {Works for Fresh Eggs!}
Description
The Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs recipe advises bringing a pot of water to a boil and then gently lowering large eggs into the water to ensure even cooking. The eggs are kept at a gentle simmer for 12 minutes to avoid a rubbery white texture that rolling boiling water can cause. After cooking, the eggs are immediately transferred to an ice water bath for at least 5 minutes to cool and stop further cooking.
Peeling is facilitated by tapping the large end of each egg to start under the membrane, easing removal of shells. The ice bath also helps create a slight gap between shell and egg white, improving peelability. The eggs are firm throughout, including the yolk center, making them useful in various dishes or for storage in the refrigerator.
The recipe notes that the number of eggs cooked can vary as long as they fit in an even layer without crowding, and that egg size and starting temperature can impact cooking times. Room temperature eggs reduce cracking risks when placed into hot water.
Ingredients
- water
- egg storebought or fresh, large
Instructions
- Fill a pot of water halfway and bring to a boil.
- Gently lower eggs into the water (enough for an even layer). A strainer or slotted spoon works well for this - try to get them into the water as quickly as possible. Make sure the water covers the eggs by at least an inch. If not, add more hot water.
- Bring the water to a gentle simmer and start timing for 12 minutes. Take care not to let the water come to a rolling boil or the egg whites can be rubbery and tough; keep it at a gentle simmer.
- Fill a bowl with ice water.
- Remove the eggs from the water with a strainer or slotted spoon or carefully drain the water from the pot.
- Dump the eggs into the ice water and let the eggs sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Take the eggs out of the ice water and peel immediately, tapping the large end of the egg to start the peeling and making sure to get under the membrane while peeling. The peeled eggs can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for several days.
Notes
- Cook as many eggs as your pot can hold in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time if your eggs are smaller or larger than large size; smaller eggs generally need less time, larger eggs more.
- Use room temperature eggs to minimize cracking when placing them in hot water.
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