PERFECT BOILED EGGS
If your goal is perfectly smooth, blemish-free boiled eggs that jump out of their shells every single time, I've got bad news: No technique in the world can promise that level of perfection. But armed with data from scientific tests done with more than 90 testers and more than 700 boiled eggs, this technique for boiled eggs - technically steamed, as they cook in just an inch of water - will maximize your odds. Fresher eggs will take slightly longer to peel, but they should peel just as cleanly as older eggs. The eggs in this recipe should be cooked straight from the refrigerator; reduce cooking times by 1 minute if using room-temperature eggs.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Find a lidded saucepan large enough to allow your eggs to comfortably fit on the bottom in a single layer. Add 1 inch of water, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Gently lower eggs into the saucepan using a slotted spoon or a steamer basket. (It's O.K. if the eggs are partly submerged on the bottom of the pot, or elevated on a steamer rack and not submerged at all.) Cover pan and cook eggs, adjusting the burner to maintain a vigorous boil, 6 minutes for a warm liquid yolk and firm whites, 8 1/2 minutes for a translucent, fudgy yolk, or 11 minutes for a yolk that is just barely firm all the way through.
- Drain eggs, then peel and eat immediately, or transfer them to a plate and allow them to cool naturally before storing in the refrigerator for up to a week directly in their shell. (A small dot made with a permanent marker on the top of each cooked egg will ensure you don't mix them up with the raw eggs.) Do not shock them in an ice bath after cooking; this makes them more difficult to peel.
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Equah Resh
[email protected]These eggs are simply perfect.
AR Asif Ahammad
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use these eggs in so many different dishes.
Fatima Alhaji Ayuba
[email protected]These eggs are a great way to use up leftover eggs.
raoshon Islam
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so quick and easy. I can have a batch of boiled eggs ready in less than 10 minutes.
Krishna Krish
[email protected]These eggs are the perfect addition to my deviled egg recipe.
Salina
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a way to make perfect boiled eggs for ages.
Master Mujahid
[email protected]These eggs are a great way to add some variety to your breakfast routine.
Melkamu Beyene
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even if you're a beginner in the kitchen, you can make these eggs perfectly.
Chris Ken
[email protected]These eggs are perfect for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and then I have them ready to go for breakfast or lunch all week.
Edessa Cochado
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. I'll never boil eggs any other way again.
edmund Reaver
[email protected]These eggs are a great way to get protein and nutrients into my diet.
Naresh Rana
[email protected]I love that I can make a big batch of these eggs and store them in the refrigerator for later. It's so convenient.
Sunday Figueroa
[email protected]These eggs are so versatile. I use them in salads, sandwiches, and even as a snack.
Sunil Khadka
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails me. My family loves these eggs.
Tufael Islam
[email protected]These eggs are the perfect addition to my breakfast sandwich. They're always cooked perfectly and they taste delicious.
XxFsSlayerXx
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I used to have trouble getting my boiled eggs to peel easily, but now I don't have that problem anymore.
Ibrahim olayinka
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so simple and straightforward. I can always count on it to produce perfect boiled eggs.
Sopna Bagom
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different ways to boil eggs, but this recipe is by far the best. The eggs are always cooked evenly and the shells are easy to peel.
Lil MasXGamer
[email protected]These boiled eggs came out perfectly! The yolks were firm and the whites were tender. I will definitely be using this recipe again.