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Hard-boiled eggs are a versatile culinary staple, enjoyed for their simplicity, nutritional value, and wide range of applications. Whether you prefer them as a protein-packed breakfast, a quick snack, or an essential ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and deviled eggs, mastering the art of cooking the perfect hard-boiled egg is a skill worth acquiring. This article presents a collection of foolproof recipes that guarantee consistent results every time, ensuring your hard-boiled eggs turn out perfectly cooked, easy to peel, and bursting with flavor. From the classic stovetop method to innovative techniques using an instant pot, air fryer, or microwave, we've got you covered. Get ready to elevate your culinary skills and discover the secrets to creating the ultimate hard-boiled eggs that will impress your taste buds and become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.
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
PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS (TECHNIQUE)
No fail! Never undercook or overcook your eggs again. I came across this method in my search to avoid the ugly green cast that yolks take on when overcooked. Add on a couple minutes to soak time if you use Jumbo eggs.
Provided by DangerBun
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 2m
Yield 12 eggs
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put eggs in large pot.
- Cover with water so that there is at least an inch of water above the eggs.
- Add a pinch of salt.
- Turn on heat (med high) and heat, uncovered, to a boil.
- If you have more than a single layer of eggs, you may want to stir them occasionally (gently!) while they heat.
- Once the water comes to a boil, watch your clock and let it boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove pot from the heat and cover with lid.
- Let sit, covered, for 11 minutes.
- Drain and cool eggs for 2 minutes in ice water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 83.9, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.3
THE EASIEST PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS (TECHNIQUE)
There are many ways that work well to boil eggs such as adding salt (who needs that extra salt?), using a needle to poke a hole in the eggs (way too tedious and unnecessary), adding ice or vinegar for easy peeling, etc., etc., etc. Unfortunately, those methods are all too time consuming for most people. I've been using this technique since I was a teenager (so long ago). This technique is perfect and the absolute simplest above all the others. Oh, and no utensils needed either, how cool is that!?! :) A similar method for pasta is Recipe #30358
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 21m
Yield 6 eggs
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place eggs in medium saucepan. Cover with water 1" above the eggs. Place on stovetop over high heat.
- Bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat and cover. Let sit 18-20 minutes.
- Pour cold tap water into pot allowing the hot water out by holding the pot on a slant. Let eggs sit in cold water for 1-2 minutes, then peel easily.
- NOTE: (no garbage disposal/shells for gardening method) I peel the eggs under running cold water with a colander underneath to catch the shells. I placed the eggs onto paper towels to rid excess moisture for egg salad, OR place peeled eggs into a bowl of cold water, cover and refrigerate where they keep for about 4-5 days.
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.
EASY HARD-BOILED EGGS
I've tried many different ways to make a great, easy, hard-boiled egg with a soft white and a nice fluffy yolk that's not grey on the outside. After lots of trial and error, I've finally done it. After cooking I usually keep them in the shell until I need them. Enjoy!
Provided by Dan.Ryan
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place eggs into a saucepan and fill with water until eggs are just barely covered.
- Bring water to a boil. Boil eggs for 4 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and let eggs sit in hot water for 20 minutes.
- Transfer eggs to a bowl and either peel and serve, or keep shells on and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
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
KITTENCAL'S TECHNIQUE FOR PERFECT EASY-PEEL HARD-BOILED EGGS
The one and only method I use for perfect hard-boiled eggs and the only one you will use also, this is a no-fail method your eggs will come out perfectly cooked!--- don't omit the vinegar it makes peeling the eggs easier and your eggs will be bright yellow and the whites a pure white! -- it doesn't matter what amount of water or eggs that you use just make certain that you add in about 2 teaspoons of vinegar, I don't even measure I just pour the vinegar into the water from the bottle the exact 2 teaspoons does not really matter, of course use as many eggs as you wish and the exact amount of ice is not necessary you can use more, also try to use eggs that are at least 2 weeks old fresh eggs are somewhat harder to peel.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Breakfast
Time 17m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the eggs in a saucepan.
- Cover the eggs with lukewarm water.
- Add in vinegar and pinch salt.
- Bring to a full boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes (start timing after the water reaches a full boil).
- Remove from heat cover with a tight lid.
- Allow the eggs to stand for 11 minutes.
- Drain the eggs a couple times under very cold water.
- Cover the eggs with cold water then add in some ice.
- Allow the eggs to sit in ice water for about 3 minutes.
- Drain and peel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 100.5, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.3
HARD BOILED EGGS (EASY TO PEEL)
I have had a few problems with trying to hard boil organic fresh chicken eggs. They were usually hard to peel and it would take about half of the egg white with the shell. I ran across this recipe from my sister, of all people...yes, I was skeptical at first...lol! :P Anyway, after you use this simple recipe your eggs will no longer be hard to peel. It works even on store bought/farm eggs. I just prefer fresh eggs because they taste so much better. I wish I could have chickens in the city! I never knew what I was missing till my daughters great grandmother got 8 chickens. They eat poms, strawberries, melons, tomatoes, bugs, worms... spoiled little hens. lol! They have the best eggs though.
Provided by birdie 3 andrea
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Put the eggs in pot.
- Fill the pot with water just enough to cover the eggs.
- Add salt (optional).
- On high temperature, bring to a rapid boil.
- Cover pot.
- Turn off burner.
- Let sit for 20 minutes on the warm burner.
- Drain water, put eggs back in carton or bowl and put in refrigerator.
- Eat them once they cool.
PERFECT BOILED EGGS
If your goal is perfectly smooth, blemish-free boiled eggs that jump out of their shells every single time, I've got bad news: No technique in the world can promise that level of perfection. But armed with data from scientific tests done with more than 90 testers and more than 700 boiled eggs, this technique for boiled eggs - technically steamed, as they cook in just an inch of water - will maximize your odds. Fresher eggs will take slightly longer to peel, but they should peel just as cleanly as older eggs. The eggs in this recipe should be cooked straight from the refrigerator; reduce cooking times by 1 minute if using room-temperature eggs.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Find a lidded saucepan large enough to allow your eggs to comfortably fit on the bottom in a single layer. Add 1 inch of water, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Gently lower eggs into the saucepan using a slotted spoon or a steamer basket. (It's O.K. if the eggs are partly submerged on the bottom of the pot, or elevated on a steamer rack and not submerged at all.) Cover pan and cook eggs, adjusting the burner to maintain a vigorous boil, 6 minutes for a warm liquid yolk and firm whites, 8 1/2 minutes for a translucent, fudgy yolk, or 11 minutes for a yolk that is just barely firm all the way through.
- Drain eggs, then peel and eat immediately, or transfer them to a plate and allow them to cool naturally before storing in the refrigerator for up to a week directly in their shell. (A small dot made with a permanent marker on the top of each cooked egg will ensure you don't mix them up with the raw eggs.) Do not shock them in an ice bath after cooking; this makes them more difficult to peel.
Tips:
- Use older eggs: Older eggs have a thinner shell, making them easier to peel.
- Start with cold eggs: This helps prevent the eggs from cracking when they are placed in boiling water.
- Bring the water to a rapid boil, then cover and remove from heat: This ensures that the eggs cook evenly without overcooking.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs: Adjust the cooking time depending on your desired doneness.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath: This stops the cooking process and makes the eggs easier to peel.
- Peel the eggs under cold running water: This helps loosen the shell and makes it easier to remove.
Conclusion:
With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily make perfect hard-boiled eggs every time. Remember to use older eggs, start with cold eggs, bring the water to a rapid boil, cook for the appropriate amount of time, and immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath. With a little practice, you'll be able to master the art of hard-boiling eggs and enjoy them in various dishes.
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