Hard-boiled eggs are a versatile and nutritious food that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a popular ingredient in many recipes. However, cooking the perfect hard-boiled egg can be a tricky task. If you overcook them, they will become rubbery and difficult to peel. If you undercook them, they will be runny and unsafe to eat. This article will provide you with instructions for cooking the perfect hard-boiled egg every time.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGGS
I believe this to be the perfect recipe for hard-boiled eggs. The eggs peel so easily, most can be peeled in one simple motion. The egg yolk itself is a nice yellow color without the greenish tinge that sometimes occurs when making hard-boiled eggs.
Provided by wackerd
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Fill a large pot halfway with water, making sure the pot is large enough to contain eggs in a single layer. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Place eggs in boiling water individually using a large spoon, making sure not to break them. Continue to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 25 minutes.
- Place eggs under cold water until eggs have cooled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 61.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
HARD BOILED EGGS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 1 dozen eggs
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place your eggs in a pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and set aside 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water and peel.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, then add your eggs and cook 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water and peel.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, then add your eggs and cook 7 to 8 minutes. Drain, cool in ice water and peel.
THE PERFECT BOILED EGGS
Steps:
- Put the eggs in a large pot with a lid. Pour cool water over the eggs until fully submerged and add the baking soda to the water. Put the pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Once the water is at a rolling boil, turn off the heat and cover the pot with the lid. Allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for the following times according to the desired doneness: 3 minutes for SOFT boiled; 6 minutes for MEDIUM boiled; 12 minutes for HARD boiled.
- Prepare a bowl of ice water. Transfer the cooked eggs to the ice water to cool completely before peeling.
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
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGG
Last weekend I undercooked my hard-boiled eggs and decided instead of putting them back on the stove I should save time and microwave them for a minute. Well, the eggs exploded (I salvaged the pieces). Now you know why my nickname is Runs with Scissors. Ironically, I came across instructions for hard-boiled eggs in The Amish Cook at Home just as I was getting ready to make more. The Amish Cook says cooking a hard-boiled egg isn't as simple as throwing it into a pot of water because the timing is important (you don't want an overcooked or undercooked egg). Thanks to the Amish, my shells came off easily, the eggs cooked perfectly, and I didn't microwave anything.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 18m
Yield 1 dozen eggs, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put the eggs in a pan of cold water.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes (i.e., once it boils only cook 2 minutes).
- Turn the heat off. Cover the pan and let stand for 11 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to cold water and let them soak until cooled. (I rinsed my eggs a couple times in cold water and made sure I waited until they were completely cooled before removing shells. Later I thought I should have put some ice cubes in the water to speed it up.).
- Peel off the shells and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 71, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.3
HOW TO COOK PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGGS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: eggs, water, ice
Provided by Jody Duits
Categories Breakfast
Yield 6 eggs
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place eggs in a pot. Cover with cold water until the eggs are covered by about 1 inch (2 cm) of water.
- Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once boiling, take off the heat.
- Cover and cook for 4-16 minutes, depending on preference (4-6 minutes for soft-boiled, 8-10 minutes for medium-boiled, 12-16 minutes for hard-boiled). In the meantime, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water, creating an ice bath.
- Once eggs reach desired cook-time, immediately remove the eggs from pot and place in the ice bath. Allow eggs to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- To peel, lightly tap the eggs on a flat surface, then gently roll back and forth (taking extra care with soft-boiled eggs).
- Pull away the loosened shell and peel any remaining pieces.
- Serve as is or incorporate into your favorite recipe that requires hard-boiled eggs.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 0 grams
KEN'S PERFECT HARD BOILED EGG (AND I MEAN PERFECT)
Couldn't sleep one night so I researched several ways to hard boil eggs and developed this process. While you do not taste the vinegar or salt, they both pull the skin from the eggshell so it peels easily without tearing or sticking. Family members call them 'Ken's Eggs'. Enjoy!
Provided by Ken
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the salt, vinegar, and water in a large pot, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the eggs one at a time, being careful not to crack them. Reduce the heat to a gentle boil, and cook for 14 minutes.
- Once the eggs have cooked, remove them from the hot water, and place into a container of ice water or cold, running water. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 947.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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.
NEVER-FAIL HARD-BOILED EGGS
Try this never-fail method of cooking hard-boiled eggs for a dozen eggs that are perfect for snacking, using in salads, or making deviled eggs.
Provided by Vanessa Sue
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Fill a pot with enough water to cover all eggs. Bring to a boil. Lower eggs gently into the boiling water using a slotted spoon.
- Return to a gentle boil and cook for 13 to 15 minutes, depending on how firm you want the yolks. Remove from heat and drain water, keeping eggs in the pot. Fill the pot quickly with cold water to cool eggs. Add ice to speed the process.
- When eggs are cool enough to handle, remove each one and gently crack the shell on all sides, without removing any shell. Place eggs back in the cold water and let stand for 15 minutes. Peel and remove egg shells to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 62.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
A PERFECT HARD-BOILED EGG
Master this simple technique and every hard-boiled egg you make from here on out will have a perfectly-cooked, creamy sunshine center. Here are loads of recipes to make with them.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories breakfast, brunch, easy, lunch, quick, snack, finger foods, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Varies
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place eggs in a single layer in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1 inch. Add 1 teaspoon salt (Salting the water helps minimize leaks if the eggs crack in the pan; the egg whites coagulate and seal off the crack more quickly). Turn the heat to high. As soon as the water comes to a gentle boil, turn off the heat and cover the pan.
- For creamy yolks, remove the lid after 10 minutes and run cold water over eggs for 1 minute. Set aside to cool at room temperature. For firmer yolks, leave the eggs to cool in the cooking water, uncovered, for up to 2 hours. To test if an egg has been cooked, spin it on a counter. A hard boiled egg spins faster than a raw egg.
- To peel, gently tap a boiled egg against the counter, turning and tapping to make a crackle pattern. Start peeling at the broad end, where there is an air pocket. Running the egg under cold water is not necessary, unless they are too hot to handle.
HARD-BOILED EGGS
Provided by Ina Garten
Yield 5 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place the eggs in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover.
- Bring the water to a boil and immediately turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in the pan for 15 minutes.
- Remove the eggs to a bowl and allow to rest for at least 2 minutes. When the eggs are cool enough to handle, crack the eggs on each side and then roll them back and forth with your hand, breaking up the shell. Remove and discard the shell.
PERFECT HARD BOILED EGGS
This is how I make hard boiled eggs. This will help not to get a gray egg yolk. You may have a bit of gray around the edges, but your yolks will turn out yellow and creamy.
Provided by digital28574
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 12 1, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Put room temp eggs into a pot with water, 1 inch over eggs for water.
- Boil eggs at medium high till you see the bubbles.
- Once you see bubbles set a timer for 5 minutes.
- Take off burner, put top on pot and leave for 10 minutes.
- Run cold water over eggs.
- DONE.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1716, Fat 114.1, SaturatedFat 37.5, Cholesterol 4464, Sodium 1704, Carbohydrate 8.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 150.7
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
Tips for Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs:
- Start with cold eggs: Bringing cold eggs to a boil helps prevent the shells from cracking.
- Add salt to the water: The salt helps the egg white to set more quickly and prevents the yolk from becoming discolored.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low: This helps prevent the eggs from bouncing around in the pot and cracking.
- Cook the eggs for 10-12 minutes: For a soft-boiled egg, cook for 6-7 minutes. For a hard-boiled egg, cook for 10-12 minutes.
- 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 water: This helps loosen the shells and makes them easier to remove.
Conclusion:
With these tips, you can easily achieve the perfect hard-boiled egg every time. Whether you're making deviled eggs, egg salad, or simply enjoying them as a snack, you'll appreciate the consistent and delicious results. Remember to start with cold eggs, add salt to the water, bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cook the eggs for the appropriate amount of time, and immediately transfer them to an ice bath. With a little practice, you'll be a hard-boiled egg pro in no time!
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