Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs
Master the art of perfectly boiled eggs with these simple techniques for batch prepping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Ice water
Instructions
- Start with older eggs that are easier to peel.
- Gently lower the eggs into boiling water.
- Set a timer for 10-12 minutes.
- For a jammy yolk, lower the time to about 9 minutes.
- Once the timer dings, transfer eggs immediately to ice water.
- Allow eggs to chill and then tap shells to make peeling easier.
Notes
For best results, avoid fresh eggs and always use an ice bath after boiling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
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