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
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Jeremiah Mwamba
[email protected]These eggs are great for making egg drop soup. They hold their shape well and they have a great flavor.
Hassan Vlog
[email protected]I've never been a fan of hard-boiled eggs, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggs are so flavorful and tender, I could eat them every day.
Shreesh Rai
[email protected]I like to use this recipe to make scotch eggs. The eggs are firm enough to hold the sausage meat, but they're still tender and flavorful.
Sebastian Jimenez
[email protected]These eggs are perfect for pickling. They hold their shape well and they have a great flavor.
Ayoub Arman
[email protected]I'm not sure why, but the eggs I made using this recipe had a greenish tint to them. I'm not sure if I did something wrong.
LisaAnn Wilhite
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. The eggs are always perfectly cooked and they're so easy to peel.
Kashif Chandio110
[email protected]These eggs are great for snacking on. I like to sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper.
Kalu Miah
[email protected]I've never been able to hard-boil an egg properly until I tried this recipe. It's so simple and the eggs always turn out perfect.
Prince Kyle
[email protected]I tried this recipe with brown eggs and they turned out just as good as the white eggs.
Md Hateu
[email protected]These eggs are perfect for egg salad sandwiches. They're firm enough to hold their shape, but they're still tender and flavorful.
Ashikur Rahaman Anik
[email protected]I love how easy it is to peel these eggs. The shells just slide right off.
Prajwal Karki
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and I've always had problems with the eggs cracking. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Hakim Dawar
[email protected]These eggs are perfect for deviled eggs. The yolks are firm enough to hold their shape, but they're still creamy and flavorful.
Consuelo Lozano
[email protected]I like to add a little salt to the water when I'm boiling the eggs. It helps to flavor the eggs and makes them even more delicious.
Ivan Abi Hatem
[email protected]This recipe is great for meal prepping. I hard-boil a dozen eggs on the weekend and then I have them ready to go for salads, sandwiches, and snacks throughout the week.
Jagat Thagunna
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my eggs turned out overcooked. Maybe I should try again with a different recipe.
Linay Peterson
[email protected]These are the best hard-boiled eggs I've ever had! I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.
Getahun Eskeziya
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the eggs always turn out perfectly.
Pamela Chimhenga
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've always struggled to get hard-boiled eggs just right, but this method is foolproof. The eggs are perfectly cooked every time, with a tender yolk and a firm white.