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Hard-Boiled Eggs

Hard-Boiled Eggs
  • Category

    American

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

Eggs

Water

Egg

Cold water

Hot water

Ice water

Directions

Gently place your eggs in an empty saucepan or stockpot, and then fill the pan with cold water so that there is at least 1 inch of water on top of the eggs , or 1. 5-2 inches of water on top of the eggs . Transfer pan to the stove and heat over medium-high heat until the water reaches a rolling boil.  Let the eggs boil for 1 minute .  Then remove the pan from the heat, and cover snugly with a lid.  Let the eggs continue to cook in the pan for 9-11* minutes, or until the yolks reach your desired level of doneness. Carefully drain out the hot water .  Then fill the pot with ice water, and let the eggs sit for a few minutes until they are completely chilled. Peel and serve the eggs immediately.  Or transfer them to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 1 week. *Granted, different pots/stoves may cause the eggs to cook more/less quickly, so test what cooking time will work best in your kitchen.  I’ve found a good solid 10 minutes of cooking time works best for me.