Perfect Boiled Eggs 101
EatSimpleFood.com
This boiled egg recipe works for me nearly all the time, although there are the occasional outliers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 eggs
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- eggs
- ice water bath
Instructions
- Add eggs in a single layer to a pot, add cold water to cover by ~ 1 1/2 inches and put on the stovetop. Start a timer for 17 minutes. Turn burner to high and bring to a boil, covered. Reduce heat to low, uncover, and simmer for the remainder of the time.
- Blanch them in an ice bath (preferred so they stop cooking and also makes it easier to peel) and place in the refrigerator until cool enough to peel. Peel under running water - this will make it less frustrating and the water will help get under the shell.
Notes
- Older eggs are generally easier to peel, so use your older eggs first.
- Higher elevations may need to add a couple more minutes to the timer as it takes longer for water to boil.
- Eggs aren’t peeling and playing nice? Bummer… Take a breathe and do the best you can.
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