Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

Achieve flawlessly cooked hard-boiled eggs with tender whites and creamy yolks—ideal for snacks, salads, or sandwiches.

I first mastered this method after many attempts and now hard-boiled eggs come out perfect consistently.

Ingredients

• Eggs: 6 large eggs
• Water & Seasoning: Cold water enough to cover eggs by 1 inch, 1 teaspoon salt (optional helps prevent cracking)

Instructions

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Step 1:

Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover eggs by at least 1 inch.

Step 2:

Optional Add salt to the water to help prevent cracking and make peeling easier.

Step 3:

Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.

Step 4:

Once boiling immediately cover the pan with a lid and remove it from the heat.

Step 5:

Let the eggs sit covered for exactly 1012 minutes 10 minutes for slightly creamy centers 12 minutes for fully set yolks.

Step 6:

While the eggs are resting prepare a large bowl of ice water.

Step 7:

After the resting time transfer the eggs to the ice water bath using a slotted spoon Cool for at least 5 minutes.

Step 8:

Gently crack and peel the eggs under running cold water for the easiest peeling.

Prep ingredients, rinse produce, and dry dishes efficiently with a built-in workstation designed for streamlined cooking.

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Prep ingredients, rinse produce, and dry dishes efficiently with a built-in workstation designed for streamlined cooking.

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My family loves these eggs as snacks and in salads especially when perfectly cooked.

Required Tools

Saucepan with lid Slotted spoon Large bowl Timer

Allergen Information

Contains eggs Individuals with egg allergies should avoid this recipe.

Nutritional Information

Calories 70 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 1 g Protein 6 g per serving 1 egg

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This technique ensures creamy yolks and tender whites every time for versatile use in your meals.

Recipe Questions

→ How do I prevent eggs from cracking while boiling?

Adding a teaspoon of salt or a splash of vinegar to the water can help reduce cracking by strengthening the eggshells.

→ What causes the yolks to be creamy or fully set?

The resting time off the heat determines yolk texture: 10 minutes yields slightly creamy centers, while 12 minutes results in fully set yolks.

→ Why should eggs rest in ice water after boiling?

Cooling eggs quickly in ice water stops the cooking process and makes peeling easier by contracting the egg inside the shell.

→ Are older eggs better for boiling than fresh eggs?

Eggs aged 7–10 days peel more easily after boiling because the pH changes reduce membrane adhesion to the shell.

→ How long can cooked eggs be stored safely?

Hard-boiled eggs, peeled or unpeeled, can be kept in the refrigerator for up to one week.