Perfect Hard-Cooked Eggs
Notes
Recipe Notes
Tips for easier peeling:
Refrigerate the eggs for 7-10 days before cooking. This gives time for the two membranes inside the shell to separate slightly.
Let eggs cool after cooking.
Roll the egg gently on the counter until the shell has small cracks all over.
Start peeling at the large end.
Hold the egg under cold running water to help loosen the shell.
Ingredients
Eggs
Instructions
- Place a single layer of eggs in a saucepan. Add cold water to cover the eggs by at least 1 inch. Heat over high heat just until the water comes to a full boil.
- Take the pan off the heat and cover with a lid or plate. Leave eggs in the hot water. Time depends on egg size: medium - 9 minutes; large - 12 minutes; extra large - 15 minutes
- Immediately drain eggs. Serve warm, or cool completely under cold running water or in ice water. Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking. Use peeled eggs within 2 days or refrigerate in the shell for up to a week.
Notes
Tips for easier peeling:
Refrigerate the eggs for 7-10 days before cooking. This gives time for the two membranes inside the shell to separate slightly.
Let eggs cool after cooking.
Roll the egg gently on the counter until the shell has small cracks all over.
Start peeling at the large end.
Hold the egg under cold running water to help loosen the shell.
