Published 4/6/2024 Are you ready to get PERFECT hard boiled eggs every single time? Bring a pot of water to a boil and then boil your eggs anywhere from 6-12 minutes for soft-boiled to fully hard boiled. Whether you’re looking to make egg salad or just eat a hard boiled egg for a snack, you’ve come to the right place to learn how to make perfect hard boiled eggs! Our method of making hard boiled eggs requires you to bring a pot of water to a boil, boil your eggs for6-12 minutes, and then place the eggs immediately into an ice bath to make sure they are easy to peel afterward. What is our magic number for perfect hard boiled eggs? 10 minutes for bright yellow yolks. PS: did you know that older eggs are easier to peel than farm-fresh eggs? I learned this after trying to boil a couple of eggs that I got from our neighbor who has a hobby farm and boy did those suckers not peel well!
What You Need for Hard Boiled Eggs
Pot: your pot size depends on how many eggs you want to boil at once. You need to make sure you can fully submerge the eggs in water. Large Eggs: this hard boiled eggs recipe calls for large eggs. Like we mentioned above, store-bought eggs that are a bit older will peel better than farm fresh. A Bowl of Ice Water: we use an ice bath to not only help prevent the yolks from turning brown but also to help peel the shells off easier.
How long to hard boil eggs?
The perfect hard-boiled eggs really come down to preference. Do you like soft boiled yolks? A yolk that is more well-done? Here is our quick guide to help you set your timer to make a perfect hard boiled egg every time.
6 minutes –> soft-boiled 8 minutes –> jammy 10 minutes –> just right 12 minutes –> well-done
Why an Ice Bath?
Once your eggs have cooked for 6-12 minutes, it’s time to take them off the heat and transfer them immediately into a large bowl of ice water with a slotted spoon.. The reason we’re calling this an easy to peel hard boiled eggs recipe is because of this step! An ice bath does a few things for your eggs:
Storage
Fridge: Store unpeeled eggs for up to 7 days. Counter: Don’t leave out for more than 1-2 hours. Freezing: Peel and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Store: store hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to 7 days (per the FDA).
How long can I leave my hard boiled eggs on the counter?
The FDA recommends letting your eggs sit on the counter outside of the fridge for no more than 1-2 hours before bacteria can start to grow and cause illness.
How do I prevent my eggs from cracking while boiling?
Make sure to carefully lower your eggs down into the water. I usually use a long spoon instead of dropping the eggs in to prevent them from cracking.
Should I store my eggs peeled or still in the shell?
Feel free to store your eggs either way. We prefer to store them with the shell still on so that we can write the date on it and know how long they’ve been in there.
Can you freeze hard boiled eggs?
Yes, you can freeze hard boiled eggs. Simply peel your eggs and transfer them into a freezer-safe gallon size bag. Remove as much air as possible and freeze for up to 3 months.
What to do with Leftover Hard Boiled Eggs
We know that you love eating these perfect hard boiled eggs with a little salt and pepper on top, but we thought we’d share a few other ideas on how to repurpose your hard boiled eggs! Egg Salad – egg salad is a give-in. It’s made with a base of hard boiled eggs and then we like to mix in Greek yogurt, mayo, and a little mustard. Try our favorite Egg Salad recipe. Bonus, you can make sandwiches with this, too. Deviled Eggs – deviled eggs are a fun appetizer staring hard boiled eggs. They’re tangy and a fan favorite. Cobb Salad – A star ingredient in a cobb salad is a hard boiled egg. It not only adds flavor, but protein. Try our Rotisserie Chicken Cobb Salad or Spring Cobb Salad. Deviled Eggs Toast/Bagel – Keep things simple and top your toast or bagel with hard boiled eggs! Avocado Toast
Recipes Using Hard Boiled Eggs
Healthy Egg Salad Tuna Egg Salad Deviled Egg Salad Loaded Baked Potato Salad Spring Cobb Salad
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