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
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Angel Rajput
[email protected]These eggs are the perfect addition to any salad or sandwich. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Matthew Murdoch
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment. I can just use a pot that I already have.
Younous Budaly
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for hard-boiled eggs. They're always cooked perfectly and they're so easy to peel.
Hira Manzoor
[email protected]I've been making hard-boiled eggs this way for years and they always turn out great. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Khan Khamar
[email protected]These eggs were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them.
Md ali Khan
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I used to have a hard time getting my hard-boiled eggs right, but now they're always perfect.
Susan Llamas
[email protected]I love how easy it is to peel these eggs. They come out of the shell so smoothly.
Anne Marie Smith
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for hard-boiled eggs. I will definitely be using it again and again.
tiamiyu kaytee
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different recipes for hard-boiled eggs, but this one is by far the best. The eggs are always cooked perfectly.
Caleb Rashama
[email protected]These eggs were so delicious! I used them in a potato salad and they were the perfect addition.
Angelique Clark
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even my kids can make perfect hard-boiled eggs with it.
Usama Shahid
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. The eggs always come out perfectly cooked, with a firm white and a tender yolk.