Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
It was too hot to turn the oven on, so I tried perfecting my boiling method to make the perfect hard-boiled eggs, instead of heating the oven to make baked (hard-boiled) eggs. Normally, when I boil them, there always ends up being a bit of a green ring around the yolk. After reading through some trusted cookbooks, I have found the way to make a perfect hard-boiled egg with no green ring!
Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
- 6 eggs, preferably older eggs for easier peeling
- Water
How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
Side Note: Older eggs are known to be easier to peel after boiling.
Place the eggs into a saucepan, then cover completely with cold water.
Bring to a boil over high heat, then boil for 1 minute. Turn the heat off and remove it from the burner.
Cover with a lid and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes.
Place the eggs in a large bowl with ice water until the eggs are cool to the touch–about 5-10 minutes.
Gently tap the bottom of the egg on the counter to crack, then carefully roll the egg on the counter to crack the rest of the shell.
Carefully, peel the shell from the egg. If the shells are stubborn, try peeling them under running water.
Slice and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, if desired, then eat. Enjoy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 eggs preferably older eggs for easier peeling
- Water
Instructions
- Place the eggs into a medium saucepan, then cover completely with cold water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then boil for 1 minute. Turn the heat off and remove it from the burner.
- Cover with a lid and let the eggs sit for 10 minutes.
- Place the eggs in a large bowl with ice water until the eggs are cool to the touch–about 5-10 minutes.
- Gently tap the bottom of the egg on the counter to crack, then carefully roll the egg on the counter to crack the rest of the shell.
- Carefully, peel the shell from the egg. If the shells are stubborn, try peeling them under running water.
- Slice and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste, if desired, then eat. Enjoy.
Really interesting Pam! I never know when they are ready!
I will try this method Pam:)
And a Happy Anniversary to you as well! 13 years! Good for you!!!
xo Kris
That is the method we use and it seems to work every time.
This is pretty much how I hard boil eggs too and they definitely come out good!! Yours looks SO perfect!
This is how my grandmother taught me to boil eggs, it is heartwarming to see it on a blog I follow.
So pretty! I love hard boiled eggs for a snack, or added to a salad.
That’s how I boil eggs! The only way that works for me every time… 🙂
This is the perfect way to hard boil eggs. I’ve tried lots of different ways too and this is the way I ended finding works the best. Great step by step tutorial!
Thanks so much! I posted recently about doing this with an egg timer, but this is great for those who don’t have one.
Love hard boil eggs!
I used to do mine this way as well, but a few months ago came across the Serious Eats method of steaming them and I’m forever changed! It takes very little water (less waste, yay) which means it takes next to no time to bring the water to a boil. Steam them for 11 minutes, dunk in an ice bath for 10 and they peel like a dream.
I was curious if your way was my way that I learned about 5 yrs ago. And it is.
I can vouch for this method.
I have to try your way to boil eggs! They look perfect.
This is almost exactly how I have been making hard cooked eggs for as long as I can remember. The only difference is I just bring them to a boil (I don’t boil for a minute after the water boils) before removing from the heat and covering for 10 minutes. This really does yield perfect eggs every time!
Very helpful information.
This makes me want to go make egg salad sandwiches in the middle of the night.
Perfect! This is going to be my go-to way of doing it from now on!