Are you tired of struggling with hard-boiled eggs that just won’t peel? Say goodbye to frustrating kitchen battles and hello to perfectly easy peel hard-cooked eggs! This simple recipe guarantees a delightful outcome every time, ensuring your eggs are not only delicious but also a breeze to prepare. With just a few easy steps and minimal ingredients, you can impress your family and friends with this classic American dish. Ready to unlock the secret to flawless hard-cooked eggs? Let’s dive in!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 17 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- Ice water for cooling
Instructions
- Remove eggs from refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature for about 15 minutes to prevent cracking during cooking.
- Select a medium saucepan that can hold the eggs in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Gently place eggs at the bottom of the pan, ensuring they are not stacked or touching each other.
- Add cold water to the pan, covering the eggs by approximately 1 inch above their tops.
- Place the pan on the stove and turn the heat to high, bringing the water to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, immediately reduce heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer.
- Set a timer for 12 minutes for perfectly hard-cooked eggs with firm but creamy yolks.
- While eggs are cooking, prepare a large bowl filled with ice water for rapid cooling.
- When timer sounds, immediately remove pan from heat and carefully drain hot water.
- Transfer eggs directly into the prepared ice water bath using a slotted spoon.
- Let eggs sit in ice water for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and prevent green rings around yolks.
- Gently tap eggs on a hard surface and roll to crack the shells all over for easy peeling.
- Peel eggs under cool running water to help separate the shell from the egg white more easily.
- Pat eggs dry with paper towels and store in a covered container in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.
Tips
- Room Temperature Eggs: Start by letting your eggs sit out for about 15 minutes before cooking. This helps prevent cracks during boiling and ensures even cooking.
- Single Layer Cooking: Use a medium saucepan that allows the eggs to sit in a single layer without overcrowding. This promotes even cooking and reduces the risk of cracking.
- Cold Water Coverage: Cover the eggs with cold water, ensuring the water level is about 1 inch above the eggs. This helps maintain a consistent temperature during cooking.
- Gentle Simmering: Once the water reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low for a gentle simmer. This technique results in tender eggs without overcooking.
- Ice Water Bath: Prepare a large bowl of ice water while the eggs are cooking. Transferring the eggs to this bath immediately stops the cooking process and prevents the formation of green rings around the yolks.
- Cracking Technique: After cooling, gently tap each egg on a hard surface and roll it to crack the shell all over. This makes peeling much easier.
- Peeling Under Water: Peel the eggs under cool running water. The water helps separate the shell from the egg white, making the process smoother and less frustrating.
- Storage: If you're not serving the eggs right away, store them in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy your perfectly cooked and easily peelable hard-boiled eggs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 70kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 186mg
