Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs Every Time with my tested method of preparing! These eggs are easy to peel and the yolks are always a sunny yellow!
Making hard boiled eggs should be easy. Am I right? It’s just boiling an egg! For far too long I prepared boiled eggs with half my attention and would make eggs that were hard to peel, or had yolks with a green-ish halo.
I decided to give hard boiled eggs a deeper thought this fall, when I was regularly making them to have on hand for breakfasts and snacks due to my Gestational Diabetes diagnosis. I tested a few cooking methods to figure out the easiest way to prepare Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs. This might be a kitchen basic, but it will save you a future headache.
Gently Boil for 6 Minutes
To make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs, place fresh eggs in cold water and turn the heat to High. Bring to a boil.
Once a boil is achieved (keep an eye on the eggs while they warm to a boil), set a 6 minute timer and turn down the heat to Medium to allow for a gentle boil.
Turn off Heat and Rest for 3 Minutes
Once your 6 minute timer expires, TURN OFF THE HEAT. LEAVE THE EGGS IN THE POT AND ON THE STOVE. SET A 3 MINUTE TIMER. The precision matters. I know, I know. That seems crazy! It’s just boiled eggs!
Ice Bath
Once 3 Minutes have passed, gently remove eggs to an ice bath. This is a combination of both ice and water to stop the cooking process. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Ready to Peel
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs are perfectly peel-able! Tap the broader end of the egg on the counter (or a hard service) to break the shell at the air pocket. Roll the egg to loosen the membrane that attaches the shell and the egg white.
You will see the air pocket when you peel the shell at the broad end of the egg. Rolling the egg will loosen the membrane from the egg white all around the egg, making it easier to peel.
I have had success with this method of boiling eggs, every, single time. It’s the simplest process with consistent results. You do have to pay attention. Timers are your friends.
Storing Boiled Eggs
Hard boiled eggs can be kept in the refrigerator (under 40 degrees F) for up to a week.
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs are great for meal prep, as they are a healthy grab-and-go breakfast or snack. I am currently living with Gestational Diabetes and often have boiled eggs on hand, as I’m not eating naked carbs – meaning, I need to consume protein with my apple.
Another favorite way to serve Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs? On Avocado Toast. Simply add slices on top for a protein boost.
Deviled Eggs and Egg Salad, or tossed into a garden salad, are favorite ways I serve up Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs. What is your favorite way to eat boiled eggs? Comment below! I’d love to hear from you!
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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Equipment
- 1 Pot medium to large
- 1 Large Bowl
Ingredients
- Eggs Raw
- Water
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a pot with cold water. Gently place eggs into the water. Place the pot on the stove, and turn heat onto High.
- With a watchful eye, bring water to a boil.
- Once boiling, set a 6 Minute Timer, and reduce heat to Medium allowing for a gentle boil.
- Once the timer concludes, turn off the heat. The eggs shall remain in the pot for 3 minutes. Set a timer for accuracy.
- Once the timer expires, with a slotted spoon, carefully remove the eggs from the pot and place into a bowl of ice filled water. This ice bath will stop the cooking process. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- To peel the eggs: gently tap the broader end of the egg on the counter or a hard service, and gently roll the egg forward and backward to loosen the membrane that attaches the shell to the white of the egg. Peel from the broad end to expose the air pocket first. This will allow for easier peeling.
