Eggs are a versatile and nutritious food that can be enjoyed in various ways. Hard-boiled eggs are a classic breakfast staple, but they can also be used in salads, sandwiches, and deviled eggs. The key to a perfect hard-boiled egg is achieving a tender, creamy yolk with a firm, white outer layer. This recipe provides instructions for three methods of cooking hard-boiled eggs: the stovetop method, the instant pot method, and the oven method. Each recipe includes detailed instructions, tips, and a troubleshooting section, ensuring that you end up with perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs every time.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
THE PERFECT BOILED EGGS
Steps:
- Put the eggs in a large pot with a lid. Pour cool water over the eggs until fully submerged and add the baking soda to the water. Put the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once the water is at a rolling boil, turn off the heat and cover the pot with the lid. Allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for the following times according to the desired doneness: 3 minutes for SOFT boiled; 6 minutes for MEDIUM boiled; 12 minutes for HARD boiled.
- Prepare a bowl of ice water. Transfer the cooked eggs to the ice water to cool completely before peeling.
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGGS
Get a perfect hard-boiled egg every time with these simple tips. With hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator, you always have the components of a satisfying meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place eggs in a large saucepan. Cover them with cool water by 1 inch. Slowly bring water to a boil over medium heat; when the water has reached a boil, cover and remove from heat. Let sit 12 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to a colander; place under cool running water to stop the cooking. Eggs can be peeled and served immediately.
HARD-BOILED EGGS
Provided by Ina Garten
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place the eggs in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover.
- Bring the water to a boil and immediately turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Remove the eggs to a bowl and allow to rest for at least 2 minutes. When the eggs are cool enough to handle, crack the eggs on each side and then roll them back and forth with your hand, breaking up the shell. Remove and discard the shell.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGG
Last weekend I undercooked my hard-boiled eggs and decided instead of putting them back on the stove I should save time and microwave them for a minute. Well, the eggs exploded (I salvaged the pieces). Now you know why my nickname is Runs with Scissors. Ironically, I came across instructions for hard-boiled eggs in The Amish Cook at Home just as I was getting ready to make more. The Amish Cook says cooking a hard-boiled egg isn't as simple as throwing it into a pot of water because the timing is important (you don't want an overcooked or undercooked egg). Thanks to the Amish, my shells came off easily, the eggs cooked perfectly, and I didn't microwave anything.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 18m
Yield 1 dozen eggs, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put the eggs in a pan of cold water.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes (i.e., once it boils only cook 2 minutes).
- Turn the heat off. Cover the pan and let stand for 11 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to cold water and let them soak until cooled. (I rinsed my eggs a couple times in cold water and made sure I waited until they were completely cooled before removing shells. Later I thought I should have put some ice cubes in the water to speed it up.).
- Peel off the shells and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 71, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.3
PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGGS
I believe this to be the perfect recipe for hard-boiled eggs. The eggs peel so easily, most can be peeled in one simple motion. The egg yolk itself is a nice yellow color without the greenish tinge that sometimes occurs when making hard-boiled eggs.
Provided by wackerd
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Fill a large pot halfway with water, making sure the pot is large enough to contain eggs in a single layer. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Place eggs in boiling water individually using a large spoon, making sure not to break them. Continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 25 minutes.
- Place eggs under cold water until eggs have cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 61.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
HOW TO MAKE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS
This method makes the most perfect hard-boiled eggs ever. The whites are firm but not rubbery, and the yolks are cooked and still creamy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place eggs into a saucepan and pour in cold water to cover; place over high heat. When the water just starts to simmer, turn off heat, cover pan with a lid, and let stand for 17 minutes. Don't peek.
- Pour out the hot water and pour cold water over eggs. Drain and refill with cold water; let stand until eggs are cool, about 20 minutes. Peel eggs under running water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
Tips:
- To ensure the freshest eggs, check the carton for a "sell by" or "expiration" date.
- Place the eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan.
- Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch.
- Bring the water to a rapid boil over high heat, then immediately remove the pan from the heat and cover.
- Let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10-12 minutes for a hard-boiled egg, or 6-8 minutes for a soft-boiled egg.
- Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Peel the eggs under cold running water to make it easier.
Conclusion:
With a little practice, you'll be able to cook the perfect hard-boiled egg every time. These simple tips will help you achieve the desired consistency and doneness, whether you prefer your eggs soft, medium, or hard-boiled. Hard-boiled eggs are a versatile ingredient that can be used in various dishes, from salads and sandwiches to deviled eggs and egg salad. So, the next time you need a hard-boiled egg, follow these tips for a perfect result.
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