Learn how to make easy and delicious hard boiled eggs with a simple and foolproof method. This recipe guarantees perfectly cooked eggs with a tender yolk and no greenish ring around it. These hard boiled eggs are versatile and can be used in salads, sandwiches, or enjoyed on their own as a nutritious snack. The preparation time for this recipe is just 15 minutes, and you can easily scale it up or down depending on the number of eggs you want to cook. Try this fail-proof method and enjoy the perfect hard boiled eggs every time!
Ingredients
Directions
- Place the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan.
- Add enough water to the saucepan to cover the eggs with about an inch of water.
- Place the saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to high.
- Once the water comes to a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for 9-12 minutes, depending on your desired level of doneness.
- While the eggs are simmering, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl filled with ice and cold water.
- Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, carefully transfer them to the ice bath using a slotted spoon.
- Allow the eggs to cool in the ice bath for at least 5 minutes.
- Tap each egg gently on a hard surface to crack the shell, then roll it between your hands to loosen the shell.
- Peel the shells off the eggs, starting from the wider end where the air pocket is located.
- Rinse the peeled eggs under cold water to remove any remaining shell fragments.
- Pat the eggs dry with a paper towel, and they are ready to be enjoyed!
Interesting Facts
Hard boiled eggs are a nutritious and protein-rich food.
Hard boiled eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
The greenish ring around the yolk of overcooked eggs is caused by a chemical reaction between sulfur in the egg white and iron in the yolk.