How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs
Whether you love a runny yolk or a more firm yolk, our method for hard boiled eggs is so easy and foolproof! All you need are your eggs, a medium pot, water, and ice!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3-6 large eggs
Instructions
- First fill a medium bowl halfway with ice cubes and cover the ice cubes with water. Set aside.
- Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Gently add the eggs to the boiling water and let boil for >>>6 minutes for soft boiled eggs (bright yellow yolks)8 minutes for jammy hard-boiled eggs (yellow yolks)10 minutes for medium hard-boiled eggs (yellow yolks)12 minutes for fully cooked hard-boiled eggs (lighter yellow yolks)
- When the eggs are done cooking drain water from the saucepan and place the eggs in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes.
- Carefully peel the shell from each egg. If the shell isn't peeling easily, try running the egg underwater while peeling the egg.
- Cut the egg in half and enjoy!
Video
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Notes
- Store hard boiled eggs (peeled or unpeeled) in the refrigerator for up to 7 days (per the FDA).
- If you have a big enough pot, you can cook up to a dozen eggs at a time.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g