PERFECT Hard Boiled Eggs
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I’m sharing my tried and true method of making the PERFECT Hard Boiled Eggs 9 out of 10 Times! Because let’s face it – sometimes hard boiled eggs are jerks.
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Ya’ll, I make 10 hard boiled eggs every.single.week. So while I know that there are lots of methods for making the perfect hard boiled eggs, I think I’ve got this locked down. Yes, I am aware that there are egg cookers. And I’ve heard good things about them. But I honestly just can’t bring another appliance into this house. So water + pot + eggs it is!
PERFECT Hard Boiled Eggs 9 out of 10 Times
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I do have a few notes for making hard boiled eggs:
- Don’t use “new” eggs. I always have 2 cartons of eggs in my fridge: one waiting to be hard boiled the following week and one to use for other things (breakfast, baking, etc.). I think I read somewhere that when eggs are a little older, a small air pocket forms in the egg which will provide a cushion between the cooked egg and the shell once they’re boiled. So plan ahead if you’re bringing deviled eggs to that BBQ.
- Salt the water. I don’t have any science-y reason behind that. I just started doing it and it seems to help.
- I use a 3 quart saucepan with a lid. (This pan gives me all the heart eyes and it is part of my favorite Calphalon set. It easily holds a dozen eggs!) This size pot/saucepan gives me enough space to cover the eggs with water and keeps it from splashing out once the water boils.
Please note the “9 out of 1o times”. What I am trying to say is that despite my best efforts, sometimes hard boiled eggs don’t peel well. Sometimes my eggs are a little too “new”. Sometimes I forget to set a timer and they may boil a little too long or not long enough. Sometimes I am impatient and don’t let them cool. And sometimes, hard boiled eggs are just jerks. On those weeks, I make egg salad. I’ll show them 😉
But more often that not, these perfect hard boiled eggs slip right out of their shells after a gentle whack on the counter. Hello gorgeous!
PERFECT Hard Boiled Eggs 9 out of 10 Times
- Yield: 10 hard boiled eggs 1x
Description
I’m sharing my tried and true method of making the PERFECT Hard Boiled Eggs that works 9 out of 10 Times! Because let’s face it – sometimes hard boiled eggs are jerks.
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- salt
Instructions
- Place the eggs in a 3 quart pot and cover with cold water.
- Salt the water generously.
- Bring the eggs to a boil over medium-high heat and boil them for 9 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the direct heat and allow eggs to sit in hot water for 9 minutes.
- Drain the hot water and cover the eggs with cold tap water and add about 2 cups of ice.
- Once the ice has melted, drain the water from the eggs.
- Gently tap the hard boiled eggs to crack the shell and peel it away gently. Rinse each egg to remove any stray shell pieces.
- Refrigerate the eggs for up to a week.
Notes
Are your hard boiled eggs peeling poorly? There is a membrane between the cooked egg and the shell. Make sure you are removing the membrane with the shell and not the shell from the membrane. Sometimes, I also run a bit of water while I am peeling the eggs and it seems to help lift the shell away from the egg. If all else fails, peel those eggs the best you can and make egg salad!Â
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What are your favorite ways to eat hard boiled eggs? Deviled eggs are of course the champ and I love to add hard boiled eggs to summer salads. Since I take hard boiled eggs every week in my lunch, I thought I would share a few more creative ways that I like to eat hard boiled eggs:
- Try sprinkling them with everything bagel seasoning
- Drizzle hard boiled egg halves with ranch dressing and sprinkle some crispy cooked bacon pieces
- Add a sprinkle of soy sauce (or liquid aminos) and sesame seeds to hard boiled egg halves
- Slice hard boiled eggs and layer them with veggies on hummus or avocado toast
- Sprinkle hard boiled eggs with flavored salt – I love the garlic salt and lime salt from Florida Pure Sea Salt (P.S. That is not a sponsored link – I love sharing local FL companies with you!)
- Add sliced hard boiled eggs to your caprese salad and drizzle with balsamic vinegar
Do you have any tips for making the PERFECT Hard Boiled Eggs?
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